Have You Ever Quit Something? Yes I have quit things that no longer benefit me anymore. There are bad things that we should quit and good things that we regret quitting. I think that if something is not elevating you as a person and just dragging you down, especially habits, that it is important to quit them. But if there is something that you started doing and you just want to give up you will regret it later.
I used to take taekwondo. I did it for almost a year. I loved it and I even went to a tournament and I did good. Taekwondo is something that elevated me physically and mentally. I quit because i didn't feel the same about it anymore and it started to drain me when I went. Now I wish i would have just pushed through and kept going and i regret not doing it.
Quitting is so often a good thing for many people, but me being my stubborn self, I rarely quit on things other than jobs. I genuinely cannot think of a time where I have quit. This is of course not to brag, I have needed to quit and can think of many instances where I should have.
One show I was watching had this woman, she wanted to get surgery. She, in this game show, could either gamble the money away for a chance at more money, or she could keep it. This impressed me. She had said she knew why she came, she came for surgery, and she had enough money for that, so she left.
This show, as funny as it is meant to be, taught me an important less. To quit while you are ahead. To realize what you want, and that you do not need more.
I have quit many things in my life. Be it anything from trying to fix the computer to a sport that I have played for 10 years. In other words, I have decided to take the easy way out of many things.
To quit something is to either lose patience with it or get scared off my increasing challenge. Quitting something can be a healthy and unhealthy decision based on what you are doing. If you continuing this thing will have a purely negative effect on you, you should definitely quit and do something else. If you think that this will be challenging but could pay off with a positive affect maybe you shouldn't quit.
Quitting can be a bad or a good thing, Pro's and con's are what you have to look for in order to know if you are making the right decision. I have quit lots of things. Even though I wouldn't call myself a quitter, that is such a negative term to describe yourself as. One of my biggest regrets that has effected me over the pats few years is quitting softball. I love the sport but when It got hard I quit. I wish I never did, I lost all my hard work and skills and when I tried to start again it was just harder than it was when I stopped. Quitting toxic things like drugs or even some people can be a good thing, even though you will miss them it is still the best thing for you. It isn't being selfish when you want the best for you it is just knowing what you need in life. I have had toxic friends but when I cut them out I noticed how happy I became and it was something I hadn't felt in a while. My advice to you is to just do whatever makes you happy, because at the end of the day that is what really matters.
Quitting can be a bad or a good thing, Pro's and con's are what you have to look for in order to know if you are making the right decision. I have quit lots of things. Even though I wouldn't call myself a quitter, that is such a negative term to describe yourself as. One of my biggest regrets that has effected me over the pats few years is quitting softball. I love the sport but when It got hard I quit. I wish I never did, I lost all my hard work and skills and when I tried to start again it was just harder than it was when I stopped. Quitting toxic things like drugs or even some people can be a good thing, even though you will miss them it is still the best thing for you. It isn't being selfish when you want the best for you it is just knowing what you need in life. I have had toxic friends but when I cut them out I noticed how happy I became and it was something I hadn't felt in a while. My advice to you is to just do whatever makes you happy, because at the end of the day that is what really matters.
I think quitting is a good thing and is a way of learning. You should definitely quit things that are unhealthy, toxic or harmful to you. Quitting can be hard sometimes but I’ve cut out toxic friends and quit friendships and it can be hard but it’s the right thing to do and it’ll make you happy. There can be a lot of pressure that others or yourself put on you but my friends are supportive and support my decisions . At one point in life everyone quits at least one thing. I believe quitting is part of learning whether you made mistakes, or not having commitment, you learn from it and improve.
In my opinion, quitting something can be both wrong and right. It depends on the situation you are stuck in, whether it benefits you or it doesn't, and it leaves a negative impact on your life. For example, in my situation, I'm trying to stop being addicted to reading webtoons. Since I have been spending so much time reading webtoon and ignoring my responsibilities, this leaves me a significant amount of stress because I wasn't able to complete my task. I know I should stop before this get out of hand, and luckily I did. I quit reading webtoon and focus on other important things in my life. Quitting reading webtoon was one of the best decisions I make for myself. It was a wise decision, and it benefits my health and my studies so much. So, in my opinion, it can be either good or bad it depends on you whether you choose it to be good or bad, because if you are wise and you make the right decision, then it will leave a good impact on your life.
Many people might have thought quitting as an act of failure and others as a new start. How we see it depends on each situtation or peoples' personality. I have decided to quit my job as a line cook at a hotel restaurant two years ago. I felt I had nothing else to learn from that business and sometimes I feel that my chief never appreciated my work. I can remember that I felt sad some days. That decision gave me the opportunity to think outside od the box and evolve from a cook into a student in Tourism Management.
yes,i gave up on a lot of things like one of them was doing my work and loosing intrest in my grade i honestly dont really cre anymore but am not gona lie is that i have quit a lot of things and loosing intrest in a lot of things.
@Annonyous That's interesting that you would bring that up because one of my grades seems to go down no matter what I do. The standards of the teacher are incredibly high and complex along with misinformation.
Yes, I gave up on a lot of things in my life. One of them was quitting piano. It was suddenly boring and I started losing my interest. My teacher was very strict and boring that if it was time to take the lesson, I would want to scream and run away. I also wanted to learn the songs that I liked but my teacher wanted me to follow the original course. Of course, my parents still want me to learn how to play it again but I am sick and tired of it. In addition, when I start something new, I have a lot of pressure. It is because it is something that I am not used and I might be bad at it. Moreover, I never judged people when they quitted because I don’t know what they’ve been through and why.
My Father has always looked down on quitting, he always says “ If you’re going to quit, do it right.” I never thought much of it but I can see what he meant now. In third grade I was on a weekly soccer program, I probably blocked it off. My Dad said I would often refuse to go to soccer practice, or not do much on the field. After a year of torcher, I decided to quit. My father was very against the idea, so I sought out other hobbies that I could put my heart into. I practiced three times a week and got a double black belt in Taekwondo, and went to a few competitions. I also started kickboxing and went to a competition. I remember vividly fighting my opponent we put up a good fight and ended in a tie. When I recently moved to Vietnam and had to say goodbye to my old coaches. So I picked up running and joined Cross country and Track and Field. I never quitted in a race and beat my personal record more than a few times, went to Seasac and another 10k race recently. I found sports that I genuinely liked and enjoyed, I tried really hard and I can say that now if I had not quit soccer I would’ve probably gotten decent but I wouldn't be found all my new hobbies. With all that I would say it's perfectly fine to quit, but do it right.
I have never thought that quitting would be an act of failure since quitting to me is an act of starting something new and trying to be our better selves. Of course you still have to fight for things you love and achieve your goal. However when I start a goal, I feel the urge to finish it and when I complete it the feeling of satisfaction overflows. In our lifetime, we all have quitted at either small things or big things and sacrifice our time smartly for things that we love and want to succeed. Through the article "I quit my job after a particularly good beach day" by Veronica Chamber conveys a powerful woman who's having to work twice as hard and doesn't get the credit that she deserves just because of her race finally figuring that she has to begin a new chapter that will treat her with better respect. As you can see after starting a fresh beginning she won tons of awards and was able to provide for her family and loved ones. She didn't simply quit her job for only her. She quit her job for what she thinks is a number one priority, her daughter. Through this we can see that our decision of thinking about what has made us choose that path at the beginning is worth it. There are thousands of different options that we can choose why stay on the same one?
“Sometimes it’s okay to be a chicken.” I find this very true. The first time I went skiing something absolutely horrible happened. My dad’s friend was a really good skier, but didn’t really know how to teach. He taught me the basics on how to move, how to stop, and most importantly how to protect myself. I learned from him and felt pretty confident, so I went up the lift that would take me to the lowest part of the mountain. I felt confident, I felt ready, but I guess like I was wrong, completely wrong. I stood on the mountain about to ski down. But guess what happened, just when I was about to go down the mountain another skier came from behind and rammed me hard, I was fortunate enough to be wearing tons of protection as it was my first time. I was thinking in my head maybe I should just walk off the mountain so that I don’t get rammed from behind again but I decided to give it one more shot. Just as I stood up, fixed my goggles and whispered “lets do this” another person rammed me from behind. After this crash I lost complete confidence. I took off my ski's goggles and marched down the slope on a sneaker high heels shoe. After I walked to the bottom of the slope my dad and mom asked me why I marched off. I told them and everyone had a different reaction. My dad was disappointed, My mom understood as she was also skiing, and my sister was just in a state of confusion. I personally felt I made the right call because I had a real fun time with other skiing activities.
As a kid, I tried out for many different sports and I would always quit after a few months. Most sports I hated except for tennis. I started playing with my older brother when I was 8 so around 2014. I had a tennis coach who was great and very nice. He left for a vacation in America and he just never came back. After that, his subordinates took over our lessons and that's when my improvement started slowing down. My brother and I started to hate tennis and lost interest. We always told our parents but they said no and every time we bring it up they would argue with us. I got stressed and I wasn’t happy. My dad one day was being rude, mean, and controlling and all the anger inside me just started overflowing and erupted. I was having a meltdown. I’ve always had anger issues but I manage to mostly keep them inside me. I made a whole scene in front of a lot of people including kids. So I quitted after that incident I quit and never came back. That was around 2018. My parents were of course extremely mad. My dad was there so he shouted at me as he drove me home. My mom didn’t know about it until later but she was a bit mad compared to my dad. Even though my parents disapprove of me quitting, I actually was happy. I wasn’t miserable and resented my parents every time I was playing tennis. I really needed a break from tennis and it continued for about a few months recently started playing tennis again but this time with a different teacher, and even a different tennis court too.
A long time ago, I used to play basketball a lot. Overtime, I felt like basketball wasn't for me. My mom liked that I play basketball so she signed me into a basketball academy. I didn't like it because it was really boring so tried to persuade my mom to let me quit. We had a long conversation but in the end, she finally let me leave the academy. I knew that if I was still in the academy, I would likely suffer and raise my hatred for basketball even more. Nowadays, I sometimes play basketball in the gym and still watch basketball. My mom wanted me to play a different sport, so I tried football (soccer). I was really happy with my decision. I don't think quitting is bad unless you don't even try to stand up to whatever you're doing. If you know that you're not happy with what you're doing then quit. You shouldn't quit in school because even though you might not enjoy it, it's useful in the future when you need it.
I have quitted and given up on a lot of things before but I have been slowly improving on that urge to quit. I am trying to encourage myself to not quit and to never give up because it will feel like I’ve accomplished a lot of things when I complete what I am struggling at. I personally think it’s better to push yourself to do something that you find hard than quitting because it helps you improve your ability to achieve your goals. Having persistence is one of the greatest reasons why successful people are where they are at and you develop that skill by not quitting. Also, not quitting will help you develop a good mindset. Once you have completed something hard, you can look back at that accomplishment and try as hard as possible to complete more goals the same way as you did before. However, I don’t get why some people think that quitting is a bad thing and that you’re like a loser when you quit. Everyone has fears and limits and so if someone quits something that they are terrified of, people should not be ashamed of that. It’s best not to push yourself too hard and that you shouldn’t put yourself under too much pressure. Overworking yourself might make things worse in the long run and so it’s best to know your limits and when to stop. Quitting is sometimes not the best choice but it is always better than stressing yourself and feeling lost when doing something.
It is safe to say that everyone has quit something in their life. You can take it from me, piano, soccer, tennis, all Quit. During this time, I was pressured by my dad a lot because he really wants me to thrive in tennis. He would say stuff like, “You have to improve on this” or ``This will help you with your future” and it would really annoy me to the point I confronted him about tennis and me quitting the sport. A couple of months later is when I understand what I did and how bad it had become. I understand that my dad was only trying to help me and I wouldn’t understand him at all because he would always push me to become the best. I started to really miss the sport and wanted to start playing again but I couldn’t because my mom never had the time to take me to my practices. From that point on, I promised myself with the next sport I chose (swimming) that I would not quit and would try my best at it. Quitting is mostly used in a negative way, but it doesn’t have to be used that way. I have quit all of my lessons and I was disappointed in myself but it helped me and made me realize that I still had to find my own hobby and the things that I like to do.
Quitting something doesn't always to be bad, like quitting an abusive relationship is good. Quitting can be good if you are quitting something you'll never win and quitting something that has constantly quit you is also good.
I have been swimming for over 6 years now. There has been so many times this year that I have wanted to quit. My times aren't really improving and I dread going to practice. A Lot of my friends at swimming want to quit too. I think it's because now that we're all in highschool we all have other things we want to do in life rather than going to practice all the time. Some days I'll love swimming then other days I'll hate it. But I know that swimming is still very important to me and that I need to move past my negative mindset and start looking at the positives.
Quitting is part of your life, you try something for the first time and you feel that it doesn’t really fit with what you are. That is completely fine as long as you have tried it even though you hate it and wish to never see that again. Life around us is complicated, there are so many new things that you have never tried or even heard of. There is so much around us that some of these things you tried can one day help you in your future. My parents keep saying the same thing to whenever I don’t want to try, “just try once and you will never need to try it again, it will give you a chance to exprience something new”.What separates someone quitting because it is good for them and what type of quitting can lead to huge consequences. For example, you are learning music and after months and months of practicing at your hardest and you still couldn’t play it well, quitting from that is fine is you want but you can choose to stay. However, if you are working on something and did it wrong. Now someone is complaining to you and you quit, that is a huge consequence. Because if you did something wrong there are always rooms for improvement but since you quit. Whatever the choice you make whether to continue what you do is quit will determine what the future may bring to you.
To me, it's scary to say but I always feel like quitting. Whenever I'm in the pool, running, or doing anything that pushes me in a way that may be uncomfortable, I think of quitting. But I never have, well not really. Of course, everyone has given up once or twice in their lives, but the big things, the important stuff, I would never do that to myself, my coach, my friends, my family. Whenever I’m in the middle of a hard, intense workout, every time I think, “I could fake a cramp.” or “I could say my shoulder or my knee is bothering me again. But my guilty conscience always tells me, “No! You’re better than this!” or “If you quit now, you’ll never get better.” So I always finish the set in the end. The thought of, “If I only do it once it’ll be fine, right?” scars me. What if it becomes a habit? What if I can’t control my quitting? Swimming is one of the only things that keeps me going on bad days. I would tell myself, “Just swim it off.” or “You can cry in your goggles and no one will notice.” If I lose the will to swim, where would I be?
In the last few prompts from the New York Times article, they all mentioned how it was good for them to quit the thing that was bothering them. The only difference is that swimming isn’t bothering me, the idea of ‘what if I have no chose but to quit’ scares me.
I have most definitely quit at something, multiple probably. I hate quitting because it feels like you’ve already failed at something without even trying. Most of the time, I only quit when it feels like it might get too embarrassing for me to continue trying. Otherwise, there is no reason to quit. I think relationships are the easiest to give up on. When it feels like the other party doesn't’ like me the way I do, or when the feelings towards each other aren't mutual. Then I automatically remove myself from the situation. I hate to embarrass myself. I think it's unhealthy to always feel like you’re the one trying to when the other person isn’t treating you the way you deserve to be treated. The best thing to do is quit and take yourself out of the equation. The advice I would give to another person who is considering quitting a relationship, it doesn’t matter whether it is a friendship or a relationship with someone they love. Think about how much joy they have brought you in the past week, are you happy when someone brings up their name? Is there a problem in the relationship and are you the only one trying to fix it? Do you think they value this relationship as much as you do? Leave some dignity for yourself, don't pour all of your heart out for a person who doesn’t care at all.
I had a few times of quitting something in my life. One of them was figure skating. When I was 7 years old, one day I was watching TV and I saw a figure skating world championship. I was amazed by how beautiful it looked, and I decided that I also wanna do it. I told my mom. She quickly found a figure skating school for me and she signed me up. I was on the seventh heaven. The dream seemed to be coming true. I went to this school for about a year and a half. After first 2-3 practices I became really disappointed in all of that. As a 8 year old boy, I was expecting that it would be just a riding around for fun. Figure skating is an Olympic sport, I didn’t realize that we would have workouts, choreography and other things from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. everyday. It was a nightmare, I couldn’t handle it. The impressions of seeing it on TV were broken by reality. After 1.5 years I told my mom that I don’t want to do it anymore. I quit, and became free. Most of my relatives were mad at me, because they were expecting a figure skating star from me. However, that would never happen. Dream is over. I would never judge people for quitting, if they tried something, and didn’t get along with it.
I’m not usually a quitter but there are sometimes in my life that I have quit. A while ago, I quit being in a friendship because of many reasons. Basically, I just had many problems being in that friendship which led me feeling uncomfortable and overall sad. I was scared of the idea quitting something especially a relationship or a friendship since I was scared of what might happen next. I was scared of not fitting with anyone. Actually, one of my biggest fear is being alone, especially when I’m somewhere with a lot of people. I have always hated the feeling of loneliness since I’ve experienced it before multiple times. I’m sure some people are used to the feeling of loneliness but somehow, I never really got used to it. It took me quite some time and a lot of courage to quit that friendship. That friendship was kind of toxic and it left me thinking it was my fault all along. For a while, I kept thinking to myself that it was my fault so things went that way but later on I realized that it wasn’t really my fault and I should just move on. After I quit that friendship, I felt so happy because when I was around that person, I felt excluded and hopeless. That decision I made was one of the best decisions that I didn’t regret. After that experience, I’ve learned one thing, it’s to quit when you feel like you have to.
I’m the type of person that would not quit any situation. I always think if someone quits why did they start it anyways? As an example for me I have seen people that quit in sports, people have high expectations but they never actually always work. In our school we follow a system where we have good teams and a team that needs more work. People expect themselves to be on the good team but after teams are announced and they don’t make it they just end up quitting. Why? It's not like it’s going to ruin their whole entire career? Athletes around the world don’t just start off great but they keep practicing and they end up getting what they want at last. For me I have been in some relationships before this is embarrassing but yes. I chose to like and give all i have to them but they end up quitting at last why? There should be a reason why you started it anyways? For me if I start something I make a personal promise to myself that I would not quit at any moment. If someone quits a situation that was related to me the I wouldn’t want them to try to be near me or try to interact with me ever again because of what they have done.
If you feel a sudden urge of “I want to quit”, you don’t try as hard as when you joined with passion and grit. I felt this sudden urge after 5th grade. I was very bad at basketball but I enjoyed playing basketball a lot. I always thought quitting was a bad thing so I kept playing basketball when I actually really wanted to quit. After 5th grade, I quit because I wanted to start something new. Maybe quitting wasn’t the best idea but without quitting I wouldn’t have found my other hobbies. Quitting is viewed and seen in a negative way to most people, I think that quitting things gives you an opportunity to try something new. Of course, there are negative sides to quitting somethings but there aren’t always negative sides to quitting. If you feel the sudden urge of “I want to quit”, you have to ask yourself “will I regret my choice?”. Make sure you won’t regret your choice of quitting before you do.
In my opinion, quitting can sometimes be negative, but it can also benefit the person. Unfortunately, most of the time, it is seen as a failure. Everyone has given up in their lives at least once before. It can be in relationships, friendships or jobs. Whether quitting is a bad thing depends on the situations that the person has to face. Moreover, it is important to know when to quit and when to persevere. Even if a person decides to give up, he or she needs to recognize that it is not necessarily a negative action in order to avoid sitting under a stream of depression. Personally, I have also quit before. One time, I decided to discontinue my friendship because I felt that my best friend had betrayed me. Being with her was more stressful, and I was not happy. Thus, I chose to leave her, and I became a cheerful person again after that. When you struggle between deciding to quit or continue, you need to ask yourself the following questions: “if I quit, will my life become more comfortable, pleasant and enjoyable? What will happen to me after I quit? What is my feeling towards this situation?” If you are being negatively affected by the people around you, just quit. If you no longer enjoy the process, just quit. However, if you believe that your perseverance is important, then don’t quit.
I haven't had that many chances to face racism in my daily life, especially because I live in a Asian country and I am Asian myself. However, I have seen a few moments where others have experienced it, a good example being my friend. My friend was born to asian parents, and one day,his family decided to move to America. When he arrived there, and he went to his new school, he told me that he felt so excluded from the group when he noticed all those white faces looking back at him. When he tried to fit in, he found a group that he could ‘slightly’ be a part of. He faced racism because, although that group of students did not express it obviously, they were constantly excluding him when they had group work, always saying the same excuse which was “Sorry, there needs to be only 4 people in a group. Maybe next time.” I felt bad for my friend. Although I have never faced racism, I believe that it is wrong to judge people by their race because at the end of the day, we are the same humans living on the same earth, so there is no reason to judge by color or race.
It feels as if the American culture is obsessed with the idea of perseverance and going to great lengths to accomplish something. Consequently, one’s accomplishments are commonly placed over one’s happiness and state of mind. Quitting has a negative connotation and is commonly associated with individuals who lack motivation and responsibility. However, letting something go can be necessary for certain situations and environments to improve one’s self as a whole. An example of this would be in “I Quit Cars,” Lauren Ferree describes how she was never pleased with her transportation system and as an environmentalist wanted to do her part so she “quit and sold her car.” Driving a car just was not as valuable as the environment to her so she made a decision that not only obviously contributed to the reduction of the carbon footprint but it also improved her mood. Recently this year I had to quit something that I put many hours into over the past three years because I was reaping negative effects from it. It was not until I had a conversation with a close teacher who asked me why I allowed myself to accept living in a state of unhappiness. From this conversation I came to the conclusion that I was not going to put the pressure on myself to persevere through something that I did not enjoy. I believe that change is a healthy stage of life and that it is important to recognize when activities/careers need to be let go.
There was this one time when I wanted a better soccer ball since the current one I had was really bad. I came up to my dad, asking whether he’d be happy to buy me a new one or not. My dad, of course, replied with a no. He told me that I didn’t need a new soccer ball, I wanted a new soccer ball which was something really unnecessary since I was already had a soccer ball. I kept asking over and over again for the ball. I had a bunch of reasons why my dad should give me a new ball, but the more attempts I made the harder it was to convince my dad. One of the reason was that the ball’s material was so bad, it actually hurts when you attempted to make a header or even try to kick it in the right direction. Then the day comes when my cousin came over to my house. My dad asked him if he wanted anything as a gift, odd enough, he asked for a soccer ball. Without hesitation, my dad said yes and took him to the mall along with me. I asked him why my cousin was getting a ball but not me. He said that it’s been quite a while since he actually met my cousin (which was totally not true), so he decided to give him something. My dad actually made me choose a ball for my cousin, he wanted me to see which ball had better quality. Now, my cousin got the ball that I wanted, that I chose. I actually thought of quitting then, didn’t want another soccer ball and stopped entirely. So far, I actually regretted quitting, because there were some opportunities that popped up but then I didn’t take it.
To me, it's scary to say but I always feel like quitting. Whenever I'm in the pool, running, or doing anything that pushes me in a way that may be uncomfortable, I think of quitting. But I never have, well not really. Of course, everyone has given up once or twice in their lives, but the big things, the important stuff, I would never do that to myself, my coach, my friends, my family. Whenever I’m in the middle of a hard, intense workout, every time I think, “I could fake a cramp.” or “I could say my shoulder or my knee is bothering me again. But my guilty conscience always tells me, “No! You’re better than this!” or “If you quit now, you’ll never get better.” So I always finish the set in the end. The thought of, “If I only do it once it’ll be fine, right?” scars me. What if it becomes a habit? What if I can’t control my quitting? Swimming is one of the only things that keeps me going on bad days. I would tell myself, “Just swim it off.” or “You can cry in your goggles and no one will notice.” If I lose the will to swim, where would I be?
In the last few prompts from the New York Times article, they all mentioned how it was good for them to quit the thing that was bothering them. The only difference is that swimming isn’t bothering me, the idea of ‘what if I have no chose but to quit’ scares me.
I believe quitting is a valid option for some circumstances. Quitting might seem like a bad idea, but there are times where quitting is required. I believe that there are two details that determine if quitting was your best choice. The first important detail is why you're quitting. The reason why you are quitting is an important detail because it determines whether your choice was a good choice or a bad choice. For example, if you were to quit a sports team just because you lost a match, that is a bad choice. However, if you were to quit a sports team because you are injured and cannot participate, it is a good choice. Another important detail is what you are quitting from. What you are quitting from is also important because it determines how important is the thing you are quitting from. For example, if you quit a video game that you are playing with a friend, it will not matter as much as quitting school. To sum up, if you are quitting something, you have to pay attention to why and what you are quitting from.
I believe quitting is a valid option for some circumstances. Quitting might seem like a bad idea, but there are times where quitting is required. I believe that there are two details that determine if quitting was your best choice. The first important detail is why you're quitting. The reason why you are quitting is an important detail because it determines whether your choice was a good choice or a bad choice. For example, if you were to quit a sports team just because you lost a match, that is a bad choice. However, if you were to quit a sports team because you are injured and cannot participate, it is a good choice. Another important detail is what you are quitting from. What you are quitting from is also important because it determines how important is the thing you are quitting from. For example, if you quit a video game that you are playing with a friend, it will not matter as much as quitting school. To sum up, if you are quitting something, you have to pay attention to why and what you are quitting from.
I don’t really consider myself a person who quits often. I usually try to finish what I started, and I value most relationships. Nevertheless, something I have ended up quitting in is friendship. It wasn’t an easy decision that happened overnight--not at all. In one specific case, I found out that my “friend” had been talking trash about my parents. I was deeply disappointed and was no longer afraid of losing her. She sent me paragraphs of “apology” that were only plain words hoping to escape the uncomfortable situation. I responded by saying I hoped she doesn’t repeat the same mistake to her remaining friends. Yes, I was indirectly saying I no longer am her friend. I felt so much better without this friendship, and this made me realize how toxic and emotionally exhausting it had been. I think this experience helped me become less afraid of quitting, and realize that it oftentimes can motivate me to try new things and make new friendships. A few weeks ago, she found my Instagram and texted me another long apology, despite the fact that this had happened two years ago and I had moved to another school. Her apology was sincere this time, so I forgave her. Now, she texts me once in a while and we’re in good terms. As shown, quitting can oftentimes lead to more positive outcomes, and help you and others around you reflect back to their actions and learn their lesson.
I was raised to do my best at everything. But while going to a military camp, I realized that you should be doing it all in moderation. You have to find that perfect balance. But they never said anything about quitting. In sixth grade, I was friends with Emily. It was fine except the fact that she prioritized her old friend over me. It was until she completely “vanished” on the field trip that I began to resent her? Eun Jung arrived in the second semester. She was in our friend group and it was fine. But I hated the fact that I have to compete with her for Emily’s attention, plus the fact that Emily ignores me when she has to hang out with her friends. It was like I randomly got punched. So I quit. I just went and eat lunch with Khanh one day. Emily looks like she didn’t care at all. Instantly, Khanh made friends with Valentina and I made friends with Emma. We also had Lynn and Aadya. We had a ton of sleepovers just have fun, and life was perfect. It was the best decision I’ve made. But when there’s good, there’s bad. At the end of the year, Lynn has to move to Switzerland, Valentina has to move to Cambodia, and I have to move to another school. I was heartbroken but we still keep in touch, and I guess part of me still wants to relive that year one more time. That was the first time I actually quit something. I quit friendship for a better one.
When I was in 4th grade, it was mandatory for me to join a piano class because of my mom. There was a time where I didn’t regret joining piano class because I sometimes got to play songs I enjoyed, for example “tale was old as time” -Beauty and the Beast and “river flows in you” -Yiruma but most of the time I didn’t. I’ve learned piano for 2 years and there were moments that had ups and downs. There are days where I felt as if my mom toured me to join piano but there were days where I liked it. Once I reached the end of 5th grade and was about to start middle school, I convinced my parents I wanted to quit piano because I wanted to focus on schoolwork and not be distracted from the piano lessons. Even though I liked piano classes sometimes, the majority of the time I hated it so I decided to quit. I also disliked piano class because there were days we had to perform concerts which gave me anxiety and pressure. After quitting piano I felt so free. Since quitting piano gave me so much more time, I had no regrets quitting.
Once, I quit my friendship with my “friend.” I thought she was a very friendly, caring and mature person. However, I ended up seeing who she really was and found out that she was a bad influence. I ended up hearing from others that she had backstabbed me numerous times and that probably she was never my friend. Although that really got me foolish and mad, I didn’t just want to walk away because at one point she was my friend. I told her honestly about how I feel about her and how it would be nice if she could change a little bit since I did not just want to lose a friend that was once my friend. She apparently got excessively mad. Yet, I could not hold it in anymore because she kept on acting like the victim when I was the actual victim. “Helen is trying to make me a bad person so that she can steal all my friends.” That was what got me furious. Back then, I was terrified to tell her my opinion and how I knew the truth behind it, but I felt better after I told her honestly. Despite the fact I lost a friend, I found my real friends, who I know will not betray me and now they’re the ones always supporting me and there for me when I need help. This was my one and only time I quit a friendship and I learned so many lessons after this.
I've quit many more classes then I can count on my hands but, ice skating was one of those classes you'll never forget. When I was in 1st grade I started skating. Every Sunday I would go to the ice rink in this club that my dad’s work paid for. The first year of ice skating was just the basics and I would have to graduate from alpha to be able to join any actual classes. That first year I absolutely dreaded going to skating class by the end of the classes my feet would be in unbearable pain and numb. Once I graduated from alpha I waited until 2nd grade to start figure skating. Before my classes to learn the basics were 1 hour long, figure skating was 2 hours long and another 30 minutes if we need the extra help. My parents were really happy that I did ice skating, they said it would help me in the future. By now I’ve had 1 and a half years of ice skating experience and I was training with kids that have been skating since they could walk. I could barely get through the lessons I got bored and unmotivated, which I believe is the reason I decided to quit. I stopped the lesson a month before I was gonna move to Vietnam. For a small moment, my dad thought it was a good idea for me to continue in Vietnam but, that never happened. I officially quit skating in 4th grade when my parents finally gave up trying to make me enjoy figure skating. Then I grew out of my skates and that’s where my figure skating story ends. I do appreciate that I'm better than my friends though.
Yes, I gave up on a lot of things in my life. One of them was quitting piano. It was suddenly boring and I started losing my interest. My teacher was very strict and boring that if it was time to take the lesson, I would want to scream and run away. I also wanted to learn the songs that I liked but my teacher wanted me to follow the original course. Of course, my parents still want me to learn how to play it again but I am sick and tired of it. In addition, when I start something new, I have a lot of pressure. It is because it is something that I am not used and I might be bad at it. Moreover, I never judged people when they quitted because I don’t know what they’ve been through and why.
Whenever I think of quitting, I tell myself, “Just a little further. Come on! Is that all you can do?” I encourage myself and put myself down at the same time. If I’m running, and I’m almost at the end, but I get tired, I tell myself to fight and I ask myself if that’s the best I can do. Whenever I ask myself that question, it gets me going because it makes me want to prove that I’m much better and stronger than that. One thing I like to hear from people is that I may not have done well, but I at least tried my best. Quitting can be a good or bad thing depending on the situation. For example, if someone really didn’t like their job because they were being treated unfairly, then they can quit. This would be the most reasonable thing to do. Another example of a situation where someone might quit is if they are doing a really hard math problem that they just can’t solve on a test, and they just quit without even trying. This is not a good situation where they can just quit. So, depending on the situation, quitting can be a good or bad solution. When it’s a situation where it’s a bad solution, you should always encourage yourself to push and try to do whatever it is you’re trying to do.
I have quit many things during my life. Now that I reflect on that, I don’t think it had a negative impact, but rather a positive one. I never quit because the task was too simply too hard. I quit because I never got the motivation I needed to complete that task. From quitting tasks that I don’t have the motivation for, I relieved a lot of stress from it because it is one less thing for me to worry about in my busy life. A great example of this is when I quit learning the recorder because I simply thought that it was useless and that I would never use it ever in my life. Even if I know how to play the recorder then what would that good do for me? Sure I could be a great recorder player and become a musician, but I would have to be very skilled at it which I am not. My parents also didn’t care if I learned it or not because they also didn’t think that it would do any good for me in the future. This all leads to me seeing no motivation or purpose to do it. I felt no regrets that I quit this task because I know that it is the right thing to do. Even if I tried to learn it without motivation I would probably not be able to tolerate the task enough to keep going, and it would also be terrible quality.
I had quit many things in life, but the most memorable one is quitting one of my best friends. We used to hang out in a group of 6, but one day we found out that she was a really bad student. It was a tortured decision for us 5 to quit being friends with her, but we all know it is the right decision. A lot of people were shocked about this choice but they understand it after a while.
Just like others I really value how I feel about that task happy, sad, or stress. I always go for a task that will make me feel happy and relaxin. The first thing I always do is think about how long it will take, do I really like it and want to spend more time on it.? And for that, I never judge others if they are quitting on something. There will always be a reason why people choose to quit. It could be something which gives them too much stress, or they don’t enjoy doing it. I have been through these before so I really understand it.
Quitting often has a bad connotation. It is associated with individuals who lack drive, determination, and motivation. However, through exploring other individuals personal essays, I have learned that quitting can manifest itself positively. It takes courage to quit an activity, especially one that is enjoyable, due to circumstances that are out of one’s control. Occasionally, quitting is necessary to preserve one’s dignity and morals. For instance, Veronica Chambers was driven to quit an activity she was passionate for, wanting to become editor-in-chief of a magazine she worked for. As her boss kept taking her ideas, she reached her breaking point, realizing her worth. In juxtaposition, under such tough conditions, I have not quit a crucial activity of my personal life. When I was young, I felt the urge to quit due to disinterest. As I grew older, I soon changed and had trouble letting myself quit activities like such with the fear of disappointing myself and others. Instead of feeling an urge to quit, I had an impending sense of doom that pushed me to better myself. This stress that I am constantly put under has only increased my respect for those who quit more. It is admirable when an individual is able to recognize unnecessary struggles and know that quitting is the best for them, regardless of the external judgment they may face.
In life as a human being we have to take decisions for ourselves for a good purpose ..to make our life better .. I think that when someone want to quit from something for example from a bad relationship , from his home .. it means that he doesn't feel fine and he wants to leave from them and starts a new life , because there he feels like he is a prisoner in his "own" place .
So, the quit sometimes it is the better decison .. but there are some reasons that the quit with obligate for good purpose again .. for example , a girl doesn't want to leave from her home but she must do it because she pass on the exams and she have to move in other place and studies , lives from now on there .. Our choices determine our life .
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I would be lying if i say that i haven't given up on something i have started. Sometimes i really want to accomplish my goals but in the back of mind there's something that tells me i cant finish it.Its good to quit something, if that makes us feel stress out or is not good to have an improvement.I just think that if someone is always a winner he mind doesn't know what lose is and this person cannot handle the loss. However not matter what the conditions mind be we all should give the best of our selves and always try harder and push ourselves but if the situation is filled us with anxiety and negative energy then the best thing to do is to let go.Quitting out of desire is about knowing what’s best for yourself.
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In life, there are always times that we need to quit. It’s necessary to put an end to things that make you feel bad or just hold you back. Often times my patience prevents me from quitting; I’m already comfortable with what I have, and I become afraid of regretting change. Yet when it comes to friendships and relationships, I prioritize mutual enjoyment, but if it’s not there and it feels like this person thinks I’m nothing, I have reason to quit. Don’t let other people determine what you do with your life or how you live it; if you’re in a situation like that, quitting is the best way to learn how to deal with difficult changes.
In my opinion, there are two beneficial forms of quitting: quitting out of necessity, and quitting out of desire. Quitting out of necessity stems from hitting rock bottom. Hitting a wall that you can’t overcome without quitting, in some form or another, to continue in your life in the most positive way. Whether it be from drug abuse or a criminal offense, quitting like this comes in our hardest times, and takes every ounce of courage. Quitting out of desire is about knowing what’s best for yourself. Not as serious as some of the more life-and-death elements of quitting for necessity, it involves relieving yourself of any discomfort that you feel in your life in order to progress in the way that you see fit. Both are completely valid, and useful tools to living a happy life.
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Quitting can be both good and bad, depending on the situation, but quitters often get a negative connotation of being lazy or weak. However, oftentimes quitting is the choice that takes more courage, such as leaving a toxic friendship or dropping a class to improve your mental health and overall happiness. From past experience, I wish I had more courage to leave situations that were making me unhappy, but quitting is a lot harder than it looks, especially if it is a decision that will impact not only yourself, but other people as well. After reading the stories of the woman who quit her toxic job or the man who moved out of the city, I am inspired to be more courageous when it comes to leaving situations that negatively impact my mental health.
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@Mary Saldeen If I'm being honest there is something that ruins my mental health every day. I game a lot and get extremely agitated with the game when it's not going the way I want. It would be healthier to just quit and take a break, but I am too stubborn and I will just stay on leading me to get more agitated and extremely stressed. There are multiple assets that make it hard to quit something. In some cases, people don't have the courage, and in my case, I'm too stubborn. I really wish I wasn't because it keeps me from quitting multiple things such as arguments I won't win, ones that only get me in trouble. I also understand not being able to end a friendship, I've had multiple friends that just get me into trouble, and even though I know I should ditch them in the dirt so I can do better, I like hanging with those people, but it wouldn't be because I don't have the courage, again in my case I'm too stubborn to leave them.
Coming from someone who has played four different instruments, been in several sports, and many other activities, I believe that quitting is an essential part of finding yourself and what you love. When I was little I wanted to try as many new activities as I could, however, oftentimes I did not end up staying in them for very long. I went from soccer to basketball to tae-Keon-do to gymnastics, but I finally found the sport I really loved: softball. Quitting all of these other sports was a part of my journey in finding what has become a passion of mine today. While quitting impulsively may lead to regret, I believe that quitting one thing in order to pursue another is an important step in dedicating yourself to what is important to you. Not giving something a fair chance may prevent you from an exciting opportunity, but you know yourself best and it is important to find what works best for you. Success is finding happiness in what you love and if quitting is the answer to allowing yourself to find success then quit away!
When quitting something it can be a good thing and in my case it was. Last year I was vaping daily and drinking 3 2liters of soda almost every weekend, my body eventually started feeling like crap and i didn't know why. Eventually, I stopped vaping and I started to feel a bit better my chest wasn't hurting as much, but I was still feeling depressed, anxious, and weak. I didn't feel like doing anything. I then got rid of all my leftover soda and stopped drinking it, and now my depression isn't as bad and I feel calmer, although to be honest if you think about it quitting is still a bad thing because it means you started something bad in the first place and i wish i hadn't. My body doesn't feel as strong and healthy as it used to be.
When I first read that quote my thoughts went to a soccer game. I’ve always been told don’t quit, don’t give up, work hard and you will get there. But this quote can refer to absolutely anything in your life. So quitting at some point can be the right thing to do, it may be a tricky obstacle to maneuver through but you can come out at the finish line. People can become addicted to so many things like drugs, alcohol, smoking, other people and even the internet (social media or just our phones). All of those have the potential to be so toxic that they can ruin the lives of the people around you but most importantly yourself.
Quitting can become one of the most beneficial things you do not just for your mental stability but your physical stability too. Personally in my life I have someone who is taking a very big step by quitting. But quitting for them means that they will soon feel better, look better, improve their life span and break old habits. I am with them a lot and at the beginning it was hard they were grumpy all the time and had a lot of attitude being in the stage of with draw. But now they are starting to improve and they are seeing how they are so much better off by quitting.
From my point of view, the coin has two sides: the impulsive one and the thoughtful one. If the reference is about the first option, “quit” sounds to me as a synonym of “escape”. It ‘s not my style to get away from my choises and take advantage of people or circumstances superficially, without evaluating the substance. So, I always think alternatives and research all aspects in order to leave no stone unturned and confront difficulties and unexpected situations. I would go the extra mile if it ‘s worth it!
However, there is the other side, too. When efforts are not getting anywhere, it can be an obsession to remain stable or fear to start making something else from scratch. It ‘s sometimes essential to get a breath of fresh air in order to keep going. Then, quit is not an escape but a mature decision!
All people for some reason or circumstances in life had to leave something important in my case I had to leave part of my life when my family decided to come to the United States for a better future I had to leave many things behind which they get effort but thinking about it is not about material things. We must also take into account the feelings towards family, friends many things that I miss too much but everything in life goes through something like leaving things good things or even better things than you had in the past will come. The life of that is about the life of learning to let things go by dolls opportunities like everything like when you buy pants and you like it very much if you use it every day it will get old but it has a value for you but the day will come in the that it is completely ruined and as you bought those pants you will buy a new one that will make you happy and even much more than you already had
I think that quitting is part of improving, as long as we do it for the right reasons. Just quitting by looking at the first adversity is not right. If we try our best for a while and then we feel that we are not in the right place, quitting is then a valid choice. When we abandon a job, a living situation, a plan, a career, we may feel bad at the beginning but out of my own experience, it usually leads to great things. We never know what is there for us in the world. We tend to find a comfortable place, and stay there for as long as possible. Maybe missing out on great new experiences and opportunities. My advice to people thinking on quitting is: if you've tried for a while, and you don't feel ok with yourself, just quit and get ready for a new adventure.
@Esther Marquez I really like where you took your response. Even though we have to quit things that we have put a lot of time and effort into, it's going to suck at first but if you are quitting for the right reasons and looking for a new start, that new outcome will be amazing. I agree with you that in some of our nature when we get comfortable and we don't want to leave that comfort zone and expose to much of ourselves to the world or even just to the people around us. I believe that you gave strong advice to those looking for a way to quit they just don’t know how to do it yet.
There are people that have the urge to quit something that bothers them in a situation. It does not mean that they are giving up it means that they are making their lives better without worries. Majority of people struggle in a situation where they want to get out, but it is impossible for them because sometimes they are being pressure to stay in that situation for their own good. Whether the individual feels like they want to get out in that situation, they have the right to make their own decisions people start to judge, stop them of what they are doing, then they are basically crossing the line.
In my opinion sometimes we have to take persons out from our lives, why? Because when we meet a person and we like that person during the time create custom to them so custom is stronger than love someone, and when one of that person broke the relationship always one of them is the only one who end up hurting, and they think that nothing make sense. But when we understand that life is wonderful without that person, everything that we were thinking before it was a lie. Although it’s hard to quit somebody that you love, but sometimes we have to leave the things that are bad for us.
I think all people quit something sometimes that doesn’t work in their lives. Is better to leave them and look for other ways to keep going, quit something that you really like it can hurt but sometimes quitting something and letting it go can help you to be focus on something else that will be more beneficial for you. I quit a relationship that doesn’t work because, I realize that he was not a good person for me, sometimes we keep the relationship because we think that they are going to change, because they promise you something that is not true, but at the end people get tired when people promise so many things and they don’t do anything. Is not easy to leave someone that you love, but we have to think about what confident you feel with the person. My friends and family was agree with the decision that I made. I learned that we always have to found something that is good for you like physically and mentally that helps you overcome what you have left in the past. The thing that you left in the past can help you improve yourself and be strong in the future.
When I was in the Dominican Republic, I used to be part of a dance group. Sometimes we presented Rhythmic gymnastics o hip-hop dances. We danced for an audience, making body movements taught by a choreographer. Dancing was my hobby and my passion, but I had to quit the group when I came to New York. At the beginning, I was sad because I did not want to quit it, but then I understood that coming to New York would give me more opportunities that I had in the Dominican Republic. Sometimes to quit something you like is not bad; we just have to see the positive side.
I think that sometimes quit something can be the right decision, quit something does not mean that you’re a weak person in the other way it is brave to recognize that you cannot continue doing something. Giving up not always is a bad thing quit something also can be healthy for you. “Quitters never win and winners never quit”? I think that this phrase it is true but depends in the way that you take it because sometimes you need quitting something to obtain something, for example; I had a job where I earn well and I had to quit because the schedule was not accessible with my school so I decided to quit the job and go to school and now I believe that I made the right decision. I know that our family, friends, and professors always say to us “follow your goals no matter how hard can be, keep trying when something goes wrong but never give up” that is correct I also believe that you have to strive for what you want and achieve your goals but quitting for the right reasons is okay this also can help you us find the correct road in your life.
When I was in my country, I have been studying English for at least 1 year, after get my High School diploma, in 2015 I supposed to start college the major that I want in that time, month later I had the opportunity to come here to United States, by that time it was an amazing opportunity because everyone want to come here, but that means that I had to quit part of my family, friend. To be honest, it was not a difficult decision, I think that I quit everything in my country but now I feel so comfortable, happy and calm so far. I think that all the people who come here have to work so hard in their dreams, sometimes I feel underestimate but this country is giving me many good times and reason to feel happy. I think that quit someone or something can make the difference for our lives.
I am a person that does not quit in an easy way, but sometime quitting can be good.
I quit my job after realized that I was not receiving enough appreciation from my boss. I worked in a sales store for 2 years, I used to do anything that my boss asked me to do, showed responsibility in my job, I was very honest when I handled money, I was very patient and respectful, and I used to work overtime any time they needed it because others workers called out. I used to postpone family, friends, and school activities just for work.
After a time I realized that if I got late to work, called out for emergency, or I could not cover someone, the treatment changed automatically, I thought in that moment that his treatment was unfair because I was trying to do my best most of the time.
One day I got late to work, I was not in good mood, in the moment he started to call my attention in a rude way, I answered him in a rude way too. After that disagreement, I realized that I should not be there because one mistake removes all goods. I quit three days after that discussion because I did not want take a decision that I will regret in the future. Today I think that quit my job was one of the best decision I ever take in my life.
In life quitting something can be good thing or in another situation, quitting something can be bad. In my life experience, I remember 12 years ago, my grandfather was a big smoker .He smoked a lot, all the time, He had fever and flu .One time, he decided to go to see a doctor for a diagnosis .The doctor discovered the issue too much smoking. The doctor advised him to quit smoking. It was not easy to quit it, but it was a good thing .One day ,he decided to quit smoking and then he started to feel better day by day .Finally he had never known fever and flu all the time anymore .In this situation quitting something as smoking is a good thing. Why is a good thing? It is good because smoke can destroy something in your system that can make your life unhealthy and regress your ability to perform well. For example, the story above of my grandfather about smoking.
I think quitting is not always a bad decision because if we quit an addition is something good for our health. For example, one of my uncles was a smoker for many years; he smoked about ten cigarettes per day. One day he got sick, my grandmother took him to the hospital and his diagnostic was that if he does not stop smoking he would have to use an oxygen tank all the time to be able to breathe properly. If he had not stopped smoking, he would have had lung cancer.
I’m the type of person that think if you quit something you are leaving something important in your life. But sometimes is healthy for our peace of mind. Months ago I had a goal to be more professional in dance but I was so busy, I didn’t have time to practice and felt so stressful because that’s my dream for all the time and felt bad with myself because I wasn’t giving my 100% in my goal. Sometimes you let yourself go what the people say or think about your decision and that’s affect to your self-esteem and you feel like you are not doing the right things because we learn that you never give up and always follow your dreams and this is a big tortured decision because you don’t know what will happen next in the future if you had not given up you stay with that doubt the rest of your life, but you always need to be positive and think that in the next time the life bring you more things and better, and the support that your family and friends give to you are indescribable to grow up with that and last but not least the support yourself.
When we think about giving up something, usually we used to judge other people because it can be a wrong decision. We can analyze those topics bases on two different scenarios. The first one is, when you can quit something, since that is harmful for you. It could be a person, a job, a friend, or something that you consider uncomfortable. Everything that we choose, does not imply that it will be good for us. In my opinion you should be able to take a decision about quit something if it is not comfortable for you. Let me give you some examples. In some cultures, the customs are imposed for relatives or family, but sometimes people wants experienced new things. In my particular case, I was judge for give up a job which was affected my health. Sometimes people understand success how much money you receive. Although, there are other things that you should consider.
The other hand, I disagree when someone quit something, because she or he, does not be able to confront their fears. That can sound a simple phrase, but everything in the life deserve an effort. Of course you will find an obstacles or uncomfortable situations, but those situations, can be the best learning.
Sometimes it is good to quit something, if that makes us feel stress out or is not good to have an improvement. “The phrase quitters never win and winners never quit” it is a good phrase to strengthens us goals, but sometimes we have to quit something to get those goals done. In my situation, I quit a friendship because I realized that friendship let me to take bad decisions for my future. Because in some case I was going to do something for my good for example study in order to have an improvement in English, that friendship leads me towards a bad decision when I was trying to do something good for me. At that time, I was upset and thinking if I did the right decision to quit my friendship, but now one year later I can see the progress that I have. Furthermore, I can say quitting something help us to focus more when it is necessary. I think quitting in those kind of situation is not negative.
I have quit something in my life when I was a kid always thought never I could do what I set out to do in my life. Because always halved scary from somethings they can’t do it but an a moment I decided to stop think like that because I understood that in this life you can do whatever you want to do. I lost friendships in the last two years because I learned that everybody is not the same person. Sometimes they are when they need you and also they always are with you only for benefit. However when you need them they disappear.
Every day we make decisions and we quit something important or not important. For example, people quit their house to go to work or to go to study. Many times people need to quit things very important to their life and not always it is bad. The things that people left behind sometimes improve their lives. Each thing that people left behind can help them to improve their lives. I have quit things, like my country and came to live in the United States. It affected me in a great way because I left my family, but I understood that I came to improve my life. You decide to quit the things or to keep them, but first you need to think in the benefits and the consequences.
Victor Vallejo
Quitters never win and winner never quit. That phrase it is not true, because sometimes you start something that you think is good for you or your family, and then you see it or feel it that is not what you want for you. If you are not happy with your job, you must consider the possibility to quit. Because if you are not happy with the thing what you do, you cannot doing a good job.
When you think to quit something there are many reasons to think that. The first thought is that you do not feel comfortable or happy with you are doing. For me quitting school was a hard decision, I needed to put many things in a scale to see which will be the best decision. Finally, I quit school, but I do not regret and also I am not happy because I still think about where I would be. When I decided that, I have supported from my loved ones which has been helping me to continue. I know that is not time to regret, but over the time I will see that stop one thing to continue another is also a good thing, always not abandoning my dreams. Besides, human beings do many things to try to feel comfortable and happy so, sometimes quitting something can be the best decision in someone’s live to find another way to feel well. We should not judge other people for their decisions because we are not in their shoes and do not live what they live. Such as an advice, if someone is considering to quit something, it can be putting things in a scale, pros and cons, and think what I am going to do instead of this, then take a decision.
In my opinion every person is different. Everybody have a different life. For some people life is easier, for other people life is hard, but we are free to take any decision in our life. Some people think if anybody quit something or someone, that person will be a loser or it’s a weak, but only the person who is living the situation knows what or why they quit something. We can’t say nothing about the decision to each person, because we don’t know. There are also people who never give up and this is a good option too, whatever decision it is fine. We have to respect everybody.
In the life, we always make decisions, some of them may be good and some not, although quit at something or someone is part of our daily, many people think that quit is not the way we deal with problems, things, or people. The saying “Quitters never win and winners never quit” it could be true, but in my opinion does not mean that I will never quit something. For example, whether you are having economic problems you will look for the way you need to solve it, and do not give up. As a young man, I have made decisions I would like never done but I already made it. However, quit something is an excuse of giving up for some people. I think that quitting is the easy way to solve any problem, however, for some issues there are not ways fix it; but as I said, for someone give up is not the solution. To me, quitting is the way I usually use when I have tried many ways to solve it. For example, when I was 17 years old, I was working and doing a great job but the manager was kind of racist, he treated me and talked with bad words, so I quit the job.
Quitting is sometimes the best option because it can save your life or change it in the best way possible. People say that winners aren’t quitters but some of the most successful people of our society are quitters. For example take Bill Gates he got accepted into an Ivy League college, and he dropped out. Gates went from dropping out of harvard to being worth 109 billion dollars. In this case quitting gave Gates the best outcome possible making him a winner even though he was a quitter. Now let’s take a look at George Foreman he dropped out at the age of 15 but now has been induced into the boxing hall of fame. Just because someone quits doesn’t make them a failure or a loser take Forman as an example him quitting helped him accomplish more than he ever dreamed of. Sometimes people need to quit something they love not because they want to but because they need to, not only for themselves but also those that are affected by their decisions. For example, people are suffering from domestic violence no matter how much they love that person they have to get away and quit staying because the outcomes are fatal. Sometimes quitting isn’t the easy way even though it is perceived to be that way, because getting away from something or someone that they love can be the hardest decision to make.
Quitting is usually is associated with a negative connotation, but as almost every negative assumption we have with a word can have an alternate meaning. Yes, giving up and being lazy and just quitting for those reasons isn’t morally right, but quitting for ultimate good is obviously a good thing. In the example from “I Quit My Job” a lady was being mistreated in her workplace and decided she wasn’t going to accept being treated that way, and she knew she could have way better opportunities somewhere else. Now some may see this as her not being able to handle a little bit of competition, she's just weak, but no she's actually stronger than a lot of us can say we are. She quit for the greater good of her career because she felt like she could be more successful somewhere else. I remember a time when I had to quit dance. I quit because my aunt was being treated poorly by the other moms and it was keeping me from going to competitions, so we decided it would be best to dance at another academy. Sometimes you need to quit something so it will help your future.
@Skyelar Vickers you have a good point, as quitting is usually associated with negatives. I agree that quitting is usually put with giving up, lack of care, and being lazy. But sometimes quitting is for your best interest. Quitting a job that isn’t benefiting you is a good thing, leaving a toxic relationship is also a good thing, quitting a sport you don’t like to pursue something you love is a good thing. The mis common term quitting isn’t always bad and we’ve all quit something for one reason or another.
I think its safe to say that everyone has quit something and I know the significance of said thing can have a different impact on the situation they're living in. I hate the word Quit because its such a big way to get comfortable with failure. Its a habit. And yes there are things you can quit because it can negatively impact your climb towards succession and have a positive outcome.
Following the past statement, if you have a dream and you commit to making said dream a reality, you will face hard challenges that will build the mindset that what your dreaming of is an unrealistic goal because it seems that to keeps going out of your reach, but the more you overcome those obstacles and then apply your brain to be comfortable with the mindset of accomplishment and persistence your whole perspective on life is gonna change even if it isn't completely surrounded on that goal
But don't quit, when you quit you are discouraging yourself from the next possible step or even a separate goal you have in your future, you are also letting yourself down. Chase what you admire and you will reap good benefit.
My AP Language teacher spoke about the differences of instrumental versus intrinsic value, and that is when I decided to quit the tennis team. "Some sports are the instrument in achieving success, the overall goal" my teacher briefly noted, but I realized that I intrinsically value the sport. I don't hope to accomplish anything from playing it. Lurking in the back of my mind, I had known this all along. However, it took my teacher's incite to probe my actual removal from the roster. Veronica Chambers quits her job in search of a "better life" without a racist exploiter as her boss. Steve Gorman describes his escape from his band he had worked for many years as a "peace" promoter. I describe my withdraw from my school's tennis team as an alleviation of my stress. Whilst I enjoyed playing, I hated the pressure that was put onto me to achieve perfection. The inactivity of the schools tennis coach in my preparedness made me realize that "10,000 hours", like Malcolm Gladwell highlights in "Outliers" would be needed to provide the coaches wishes of a state champion. Without my willingness to work towards my coach's goal, I lagged behind and became more of a disappointment. With my intrinsic value of the sport, my value lies in playing rather than the score count, and quiting the team has promoted happiness within me that I have not discovered since I began playing for the team. Since various courts are open, I can enjoy the game without suffering the consequences of not winning.
I was born in Bangladesh. I used to living in village when I was nine. It was nice and green village. I had five friends. We were playing together and going school together. Those days was amazing, I never forget. However, one day my father told us we needed to move to the city because village had not too many facilities. Their education system was not good. My father was teacher and his top of priority was education. We moved to city from village. Everything was new for me. My father admitted a new school. They were looking to me and they introduced with me. I was shy because they knows a lot better than me. Now I understand and realized it was important for me because I finished my college degree and now I have good carrier. I lost my good childhood friends but I got nice educated life and new good friends. It was not possible to stayed village. I think sometimes quit is good for your situation. I quit my village and it was right decision. Now I am happy with my carrier.
Quitting is healthy. If someone tells you to do something and you don't feel like it is helping you in any way it is okay to quit. You shouldn't continue to do something you have no interest in just to make others happy, you do what you feel is right. Although if you quit something because you're lazy, it is a very inexcusable thing to do. If you're not feeling yourself lately, and that makes you want to quit something, it would be advised to talk to a trusted person in your life.
I think that a person need changes all the time. If you feel stuck, you need quit something in your life. I quit my comfort zone when I take a decision of leave my home and my country in a looking for my life. I don’t think in a better life because in my comfort zone I was a the best life, I was an important work in my career, I had a the best family, I had my best friends. However, I was not feel good whit this life. Once day I said me: “I need a new life, I am tired, and I don’t feel happy” and bought a ticket to New York. My parents knew when I would leave to other country; I come back few years.
On july of 2017 while I watched a soccer game with my father I saw: “Daddy, I need a change, I’m no really happy here, I love you and mom, but I need to fly for a built my own life” and bought my ticket. In Colombia, I used to work as a Freelance on digital marketing and project direction. I leave this life. I used to have lot friends. My father always said me: “You have 365 friends. You have parties all weekends”. I quit my friends and my social life.
I have been here for 3 years. In this years I think that my life change, I can’t say in a 180 degrees but, in 3 years I learn about the life.
I think that its fine to quit something. You should not be scared to quit something. If you really love something and have a good talent then you should not quit that thing but if this thing is really not your thing the you have to option of letting it go .
I think the people something take a decision no good. Some people like have thing no necessary or less important for life. The people need have cleaning your priority for survive. The people should ask question; what need for my life?, What’s my priority for the present and the future?.
Across my life I have had to quit many things and one of them was a friendship. The friendship that I had with that person I thought it was real but it was not, and definitely it was really hard for me. But something that I learned from the decision that I made it was that we have to let go things in our lives that are not real, that can because us stress or cannot make us continue to look forward in the new things that the life can have for us But we find people that say that you cannot give up in things that you love because if we love someone or something we should fight for what you want. But I don’t agree and I think if something is not making you happy or is not bringing you peace the best decision is to quit. Sometimes we have to quit things not matter how hard can be for us. Sometimes we have to quit things to safe yourself from things that can hurts us or that cannot be good enough for us. Also we have to make the decision to quit for not lost us as a person and trough past the time we will find that was the best decision we made.it can be hard in the begging or can be easy but sometime is better let things go way.
In my opinion, people who quit smoking make a very important decision, one of the easiest ways to make it. We all have weakness at some point. Sometimes people quit smoking for wise reasons, health is a very important factor in our lives. We must take good care of our body. Make exercise, eating healthy, quit smoking and taking things that harm us. When we are very young, we make decisions that hard our lives over the years. We realize how bad it was to make mistakes, we must never look back, we must put aside all the bad things and go ahead and meet our goals.
Quitting smoking is a decision hard but very important in smokers because they know that their live depend on it. People who quit smoking at the beginning suffer a lot of have mood swings. I think that the people quitting are very brave and take of better decision for them and their family. When you are young we meet a lot of addiction sush as drugs, alcohol, and smoke. We as parents must teach our children that addiction does not good. The cigarette only not affect the person who consumes it but also everyone who is near it. I think that take decision is good for our life because every change helps us grow. The decision can be good or bad but you have to think for not make mistake but we make mistake we should not let ourselves fall if we don’t make another decision that will improve the previous mistake. The human is normal make mistake but is important quit of mistake. When we leave the one that hurt us we improve our live both psychologically and physically.
Sometimes in the life we can quit something, depend what hard is to complete that thing. A good example to quit is one decision that I take when I decided to star in the school. I quit a good job because they do not give me a part-time. I know that I can’t do both and I need to take one decision. When I came to this country I thought if you work you can have everything what you want but when the time pass I saw that is not true. Everything change for me after that because now I am assisting to the school and I founded a good job. I’m not regret about that decision, in my opinion I can said when you quit you can win.
We should to be more selected when there are situations o persons what are an obstacle in our goals. I thinks that sometimes we have to leave back many things which are bad for own personal development in the life, in our family and friends. If we are able to fight for the things that are really important for being humans like: the healthy, the family, the nature, to help for less fortunate in the world, we will win great prizes and it won’t be material, it will be satisfaction spiritual or love, and peaceful.
We could to start quit the foul behaviors and to work with tenacity in which we are going to change to achieve a better life without damage others, for example when a person quit a bad vice as smoke and he look for other vice to replace that empty. He doesn’t work in that problem everything will be a bad decision because the decisions needs more compromise, discipline and awareness to move from one side to other side in this case will be necessary to look for support from our family and a professional center.
Growing up I was always showed and taught that quitting was the very last resort, whether it be in a sport, a relationship, in school, and a friendship. This mindset is not necessarily wrong to me but I believe there should be boundaries to where something can push you to quit. Quitting is healthier than staying in something toxic, something I have quit in is a friendship. I am an extremely loyal and devoted friend through anything and everything so ending a friendship was equivalent to quitting for me, this friendship was so toxic to me and the way I acted that it changed my whole outlook on quitting. Quitting should not always be used in a negative context, it can be helpful in certain situations.
There are plenty of things that I wish I could quit that I just can’t bring myself to do, but sometimes was very hard to do this changes in my life, but I understood is important to stare with something I remember when I tried to quit a bad habits with my food and I spoke with my friends about this decision and them was shocked for the news but at the same time happy for my decision, the first week was exhausting because I love fast food and nobody say is gonna be easy, but in the process, my body was assimilated this changes and I know eat more healthy is a good way for my body, In my opinion when you decided to quit something is a new beginning for yourself. However, for a lot of people is really hard to quit something that’s included me and usually, we don’t approach the opportunities or possibilities to make changes in life.
Quit to something could be a hard decision. Some people, who for an unknowing reason cannot develop the character for to know what they want in life, and know that in this world exist a lot of things out of our control, could not take things seriously. If you are doing something just for do it, maybe quit is not really hard for you. But when you are doing something with passion and determination, forward to something really important for you and you purpose in life, to quit would be a totally different story.
In my life, I had have to quit too many times for different reasons, but every time that I had to do it, meanwhile I felt pain or frustrated, the result was peace. My hardest decision to quit to something was leaving my country and following the American dream, moving to New York City. I left part of my family, parents, friends, and my career. I started a new life and everything changed. The process have been difficult sometimes, but when you trust in God and his plans for you and work with tenacity, not matter what do you face in your path to success, you will keep on, not matter if it is persisting or having to quit to something for better purpose in life.
In the process of my life, I quit too many things, sports, schools etc. something that in that time I considered difficult to do, but that is no means it is an impulsive act, everything is hard nothing it’s easy.
But sometimes you have to take a risk and see what happen, in the future you can see the difference of your life, left something or give up its’ not ever bad because you can starts again with more motivation and see the positive things of the life.
Sometimes you have to let it go sometime else for freedom or peace that’s no mean you have to give up in everything sometimes you have to fight for things you wants .
But I don’t think quitting its bad all the time, like Lauren Ferree explains she feel totally liberating and now has more time to make the things she wants, when you leave something that in your life makes stress you can feel more patient, great attitude .
Everybody can learn about their mistakes, can we fall but always try again thinking you can do it. You can win even if you at the first time left something , the really winners are not the people that never quit ,it’s the people that left but try again and do it without fear and now with experience.
Quit something can be a impulsive act when you are in a difficult situation, it is a difficult decision to choice, and you can feel afraid of the reaction of the others person that are around you, and they can be affected by your choice. In my case, this year I quit my job because I wanted to begin studying and my work schedule and classes was at the same time and I have to choose one of them, so I start thinking on my future an what is better for me and for my family. I spend so my days thinking about that and was difficult to make a choice, because I know that If I quit my job I will have consequences, and my decision was to study because I know in the future when I get my college diploma I will find a better job. Today I think to quit my job was the best decision.
Sometimes we need to quit some things to be better than before. For example in my life I quit my job. When my son born and I became a single mother. He came to give me another way to see the life. In my country I graduated as an elementary teacher. I decided to come to the U.S I had to quit my family even some dreams, because my dream changes. In this country I want to be a detective. I not regret to quit my job because I still dreaming. It doesn’t matter if you quit some things to become dreamer, stronger and brave than before. Quitters not all the time lost. When you learn and you have the tenacity to never give up.
I used to think quite something is a bad thing, it is equal giving up something. I have been quit painting class in high school. I started to learn painting when I was 15 years old because it made it easy to get into college, and I quit painting because I wanted to move to the United State. After a year when I wanted painting again, I found that was not as good as before. But now, I changed my mind after my first part-job as a clinic front desk. That is my first time wanted to quit my job, I have that though because the pressure not only workloads but also from the boss. These are made me feel stressed and unhappy. When I told my mom about my situation, she told me that if you feel unhappy at a thing, you have to learn to give up and leave it. Therefore, I quit my job. Now, I have a new part-time job also at the clinic because of my experiment. In there, I met a nice boss and friendly colleagues. This experiment lets learn about quitting is not always a bad thing, sometimes it can be a good decision for you.
I believe if you quit every goal that you have you will never know what will be the results. I’m not saying that quitting is bad, sometimes is good because there are better opportunities in the future. However, quitting is not my case believe it or not most of the time not quitting was excellent. When I was in high school, I didn’t pass the global regents now I proud of myself for not quitting because I pass it with a better grade and every effort that I put was worth it. Life is difficult for everyone there are a lot of people around the world fighting for their goals. Lastly, if you are capable to fight for your goals do it but, if you are not quit later you will find something better.
I think ,When you quit something it does not mean you do not like it. But If that thing become a problem for you and only one solution you must quit, then quit and life goes on. Two years ago I quit my job because of my husband he wanted to moved to New York . What should I do nothing, I just quit my job and left my family and friends behind and followed him happy or not.
Yes sometimes quiting is right choice some time can hurt you if you sick to is it will damage your mental health so you can quit being sticking with it if you want to free your mind and soul sometime quiting is the best option
"Sometimes it's okay to be a chicken"
Most people say, "If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen". In my eyes sometimes that's the better or safer option, it's okay to bail. If something doesn't make you happy quit, and try something else more on what you feel is your level. Yes, some people may laugh or make remarks when you quit, but hey, people will do that no matter what you do. Don't put extra stress on yourself just to make someone else happy or for other people's approval, because that stress can turn into something more, and it may end up harming you. Work smarter, not harder. It's okay to quit, if it means it's to better you without the mess and stress.
One year ago, I had a job. Every single morning I felt sad I could feel how my dreams were brooking, my boos used to be angry the all day and I was uncomfortable. One morning I woke up and I said it is enough, I did not have money to subsist but I took a decision and it was one of my best decisions. The life is short and we have to enjoy the things that we do. I know not everything in life is enjoyable but we have to try because all feelings are different it does not matter if you come back and try to feel the same never it is going to be the same. Sometimes we have to quit different things, persons, and situations just because they are not good for you. If you quit something that do not mean that you are not good or you cannot do something that just mean that you are intelligent and you can know where is your limit.
I think quitting is good when something becomes too unbearable for someone to handle. When someone is forced to not quit something, you are just putting a ton of unnecessary stress on someone who doesn't need it.
The hardest lesson I learned was knowing when to quit. In seventh grade, I thought it would be fun to try out wrestling. On the first day, all my dreams were crushed. I was embarssed, excluded, and I left with a bloody nose. This first day was only the start.
Being a girl on the team made me feel like an outsider at all times, and that I had to prove to everyone I was tough or good enough. Though I had some good moments, I realized that my mental state was slowly unwinding. I would be the only person in the locker room each day, crying after every practice. I wanted to quit badly but I didn't want to let everyone down. Suddendly I was the forefront of "girl power," which was something I didn't want to take away from people.
I realize now that if I would've quit- yes- maybe I wouldn't have learned how to be strong or tough- but I certainly would've been happier. I wouldn't have developed my nervous self-image and the fear of big crowds. Being treated like you're invisible by a whole group of people, but being told that you mean so much- that's not a lesson anyone should learn. Strength can be taught through other means- not shame and humilitation. Everday I was there for other people. Not myself. Quitting is a choice you make for yourself. I wasn't confident enough to listen to myself and choose what was best for me.
I have always been told the famous line "never give up". I've always tried to stick with this line but as the years go on it seemed to get harder and harder. I played baseball for around six years and eventually I was given the opportunity to join the all star league over the summer. This had been my biggest goal in baseball but then my mom told me how much of a commitment it would be and how i would barely have a summer left. So then I chose to quit the sport entirely as I felt comfortable enough with how far I've come.
Now I play cross country and drums for my activities rather than baseball. I think quitting baseball has had a huge impact on my life and looking back on it i'm glad i did it. Every once in a while i'll take a second and think about how my life would be and what all would be different if I still played baseball, but overall i'm happy with my life the way it is right now. So i'm not entirely sure whether or not quitting is a bad, good, or maybe neither, but for my situation I think quitting helped me in a lot of ways.
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With almost everything ive done ive had the thought of quitting. Ive most definitely heard the quote “quitters never win and winners never quit”, but that's not entirely true. Every scenario is different. Last year was the year I quit soccer. It was mainly a tortured decision yet it was an impulsive act on my part. I had played soccer since i was around 5 years young and always enjoyed it. Yet when I got into highschool it didn't really seem all that exciting to me. My parents have always been my number one supporters especially my dad when it comes to sports. So he was excited and I hate letting him down. So instead of doing the right thing, i lied about going. I ended up telling my parents I didn't make the team and they emailed the coach and figured out I lied. They were very disappointed and angry and so was I. i regret that I didn't tell my parents how i felt and snuck around about it and created a web of lies. I don't regret quitting soccer though just because i have time for work and school. A different scenario would be where you quit being in a relationship because its toxic or quit shying away from things.
Have I ever quit something? Of course I have, everyone has, Whether it's something as small as quitting on a piece of work or something as big as quitting a relationship we have all quit at one point.
A couple of months ago I had a friendship that was falling apart, and I was trying so hard to put all the pieces back together and it wasn't working so I quit. It wasn't an easy decision but I definitely feel like it was the right one, it just wasn't a healthy friendship for either of us. I did what was best and we are both in better places now.
From the essay I read I learned that quitting can be okay, especially if you aren't in love with what you are doing or where you are. The essay I read was “ I Quit New York” and in this case I unquestionably understand his reasoning for quitting. If you no longer love where you live it will effect your entire outlook on life.
I put a lot of value on completing a task, even if it's incredibly frustrating I think that before you give up, you should try your very hardest to get it done. I grew up hearing my dad say that “no one who quits will succeed” so in a way it's embedded in my head that quitting corresponds with failing, which I don't think is necessarily true. I believe that all failures quit but I don’t believe that all quitters fail.
I definitely don't judge anyone else for quitting, I feel as if that is their choice and I don't know how their mind works, therefore I cannot judge them for the decision that they made.
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Quitting is necessary to life, nobody should be required to commit to something until it's over. If something is no longer worth your time you shouldn't feel obligated to do it. Things become chores after repeated over and over, if you don't get enjoyment or won't get enjoyment out of something that's a choice then why make that choice. There's always a reason to quit something people don't just quit with the possibility of losing a good reputation for nothing. Obviously quitting some things hold a better reputation with them than others, for instance most people would say quitting an addictive habit is healthy and good for the person and most people would say that dropping out of school is not healthy. I do however believe that to judge someone based on leaving school or making what some would consider a poor choice is extremely disrespectful. A lot of the time these people have no insight into these people's lives and purely disrespect them on decisions they would have made if they were in the same position.
I have tried many different sports. Soccer, gymnastics, swimming, etc. I quit all of those. One that really took a toll on me was soccer. I thought I would like it but I really did not. I was so unhappy but I didn't want to say "I quit" because I didn't want to be a quitter. In this case, quitting was a very good decision. If I had stayed with soccer I wouldn't be doing dance which actually makes me happy. It's one thing to quit just because your lazy but it can be a healthy decision if it depends on your happiness.
My Dad always taught me the importance of something very similar to the phrase “quitters never win and winners never quit” but he purposely didn’t use the word quit. He replaced it with grit. My dad, being as smart as he is, knows that there are times when it is more beneficial to me to quit than not. Grit on the other hand is something that he wants me and my brothers to have at all times. Grit is the ability to do something hard for a future gain… even if that means quitting.
For example, if you start a class that doesn’t align with what you want to be when you grow up and it doesn’t help you get there then grit would tell you to switch out of that class for one that would help you in the long one whereas not quitting would tell you to stick with the class no matter your future plans or future well being. Grit is something you do for your image to yourself, Not quitting is something you do for your public image.
From a young age, I have always been taught not to quit- that it is the same as giving up and implies that you are weak- however, this is not always true. Quitting something takes immense strength, for example quitting an addiction, nobody is ever shamed for that, so why is it different when people decide to quit sports or friendships. I believe that it is not the notion of quitting that should be looked at, but the motive behind why someone is doing so. If there is something that is making you unhappy in life then why do we push ourselves to continue when there are so many other opportunities to explore in the world. Life is all about making healthy decisions and as long as you have a valid reason for quitting it shouldn’t be looked down upon.
@Lauren Alving
I agree that sometimes you have to quit to preserve your mental and physical health.
As a teenager with an already busy schedule, sometimes it is the right decision to let something go. In eighth grade I played for a travel basketball team. I loved the game of basketball and was committed to bettering myself as a player. In the beginning, I was excited to practice three times a week even though the gym was thirty minutes away.
Despite my love for the sport, the time it took and the physical toll it took on my body made the team feel more like a burden than the game that I knew and loved. I felt myself losing excitement and passion for the sport and began to dread the practices that felt like boot camp. My parents saw an issue with commitment when I proposed the idea to leaving the team, so I finished out the season and decided to stop playing on that team.
It was as if a weight was immediately lifted off of my shoulders. I no longer had that sinking feeling in my stomach or fear of the torturous practice. Instead, I could focus on school and fun with friends. I believe that quitting was the best option for me. After a year break from basketball, I rediscovered my love for the game and still play the sport today. I think that spark would have died completely if I had stayed in that destructive situation.
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Sometimes we have to take things off from our lives, and it doesn’t mean that we are giving up, it just means that we do not need it right away. It is healthy when we are living a lifestyle with less worries. In life we have goals and we have to go for what we want without affecting us. Laureen Feree explained why she gave up in the automobile, and it acceptable because when she took that decision she expressed she felt totally liberating. That’s the point when we make a decision we have to think if it really is going to give us peace and the security that we are taking the right decision.
“Quitter never win and winner never quit” is a phrase that it is true when you have goals, that you have to think when you have problems of confidence to do it, but sometimes we have to quit in some situations where we feel unhealthy, stressed or just when we know that, we are not in the correct place. We have to do what we need to do to be fine, to do the correct thing. In my case, in the high school that was, i had to decide the career that i want but i wasn’t sure about it, so at the beginning i was in an engineer, i knew that it wasn’t my place to be, i didn’t feel in the right place, i knew that it wasn’t for me so i change my major to science, there is where i felt right, that i was doing the correct thing, maybe with doubts, and it was okey, but i knew that i choose and a i did the right thing . Sometimes it is okay to quit, that doesn’t mean that you are a quitter or a looser o even a coward, sometimes we just have to do it to be right because if we don’t, there is where it’s going to be the mistake that we’ll regret.
Although I am not willing to sell my primary mode of transportation, as did Lauren Ferree in her coastal California town, possessing the ability to sever ties with circumstances that bring unnecessary stress is just as equally important. In order to reach a point in my life where success has been attainable, I have had to ensure my basic levels of security, belonging, and esteem were met on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. As a young athlete aspiring to make it big as a volleyball player, I heavily involved myself in various clubs, clinics, teams, and training programs. As I became more immersed in the programs, however, various factors came to my attention including how my teammates and coaches were affecting me emotionally. I began to contemplate the logistics of continuing my career and eventually decided to quit. Quitting volleyball was indeed a “tortured decision” as mentioned by the article, but this decision freed me to pursue other activities I’ve come to recognize as my passion.
Quitting plays a large role in most people's lives, and while it is given this negative connotation, it is not the same as giving up. Yes some people quit when things get hard or aren't what they expected, but that's never been my case.
Veronica, who made the decision to quit her job, did so because she knew it was what was right for her much like the others in this article. It was what was healthy for them, what some people don't realize though is that quitting can seem to be the only option at times. I’m in a situation right now where a back injury that has progressed over time has gotten to the point where if I don't give it a break, I may not be able to do any of the sports I love. So how do I deal with that, how do I go from over 20 hours of sports per week to 0? I mean it's not like I've listened to my doctors because I'm writing this in between dance and cheer practice with my heating brace on. I'm not oblivious to the fact that my morning runs have turned to jogs, that my stretch routine no longer includes arches, and that after each practice I lay in bed and look at the ceiling because I know getting up isn't an option. “You only get one back”, they all say, but what about me I only get one life to do the things that make me happy, I only get one childhood, how do they expect me to give all that up, how do they expect me to just become a quitter? I know that at a point I'll have to accept it, but does that have to be now? I just need to know my other option.
@Charlotte Todd I think your perspective on quitting is different from anyone else's. If I were you, I would take a break, and not necessarily quit. It sounds like you need a mental and physical break from the things you love, not only to recover from your injuries, but to fall in love with and enjoy the things you do for fun. Obviously, you should not quit those things, because as you have already said you love doing them, but you most definitely need a break, in order to prevent yourself from hurting your injuries even more, and from save your mental health.
Across my life I have quit many thing, baseball, lacrosse, wrestling and soccer. Soccer was the first sport I quit, and definitely the one I was happiest about. It was back in third grade I was a little boy, pretty out of shape, playing for the GEPD soccer league. I was never very good and I didn’t enjoy the sport at all—not to mention my coach was a total weirdo. I barley played and wasn’t very into it so naturally I quit. I’m still very content with this decision, I joined football instead of soccer, met some great friends and found my sport. My biggest take away from all of this is that quitting isn’t always a bad thing. The freedom can open many new doors and greater opportunities.
@Augie Zucchero to both continue your story and respond to it, I do not blame or judge you for doing what is best for you. You should never be forced to keep yourself in a situation where you consistently feel uncomfortable. No one should ever be judged because they quit something that was obviously bad for themselves. The reason people think quitting is so bad is because when it is in the connotation of goals, people see it as giving up. But quitting soccer isn't giving up. Quitting soccer is freeing yourself from something you hated doing and giving yourself time to do something you love. I actually did the exact same thing, and no one judged me a single bit for it. I quit soccer to pursue track and field, and since then, I haven't looked back.
@Augie Zucchero I totally agree with your statement about quitting not always being a bad thing. I quit baseball a few years ago and I think it's been one of the best choices I've made. Overall I think you should just do what makes you happy, and if something doesn't then I would say quitting is fine and to try and find something you truly love to do.
Throughout my life I have quit many things: different sports, certain friends or relationships, and even small things that are bad for me like junk food. Some of these being things that I have grown up with for many years, making it seem hard to "quit." I have found that quitting things that aren't good for me or aren't making me happy, no matter how difficult it was to do, always ends up benefitting me in the future.
I don't think that quitting always has to have a negative connotation to it, like many people in our society today might think. For example, quitting certain sports throughout my life and trying new ones has led me to something so important and influential in my life: volleyball. This is the sport that I now know and love to play thanks to many years of trying out different sports.
Being a very indecisive person, I have always had a little voice in my head that tells me "quitting wouldn't be the right choice," or "what if something goes wrong?" Despite this internal pressure along with external pressure from those around me, I know that whatever decision I make will help me to become a better person, whether that be pushing through hardship or removing myself from a bad situation.
Recently on my soccer team, one of our players quit, our goalie. It was so sudden and nobody expected it. She decided that if she wasn't going to start, she might as well leave our team, so she did. I can't imagine how much she must've hurt in order to just leave our team, but I think her decision was completely selfish.
The people from the article quit things that they knew would benefit them. One man decided to “quit New York.” He decided to return to the values of life closer to who he really is instead of trying to force something grand in New York. Situations like this I understand, but turning your back and walking away from a team who needs you just isn't right. Our team is like a family and were all there to support one another, so when you decide to quit in the middle of the season during game warm ups, it shows that your priority is yourself instead of the team.
While quitting can sometimes be the best decision for you, it is also important to consider how giving up on something, especially if it’s team based, can affect others who may rely on you. I believe if you make a commitment to others you should follow through on that promise to the best of your ability. Nothing is more frustrating than working hard at something only for it to fall apart because someone you relied on quit. Before you quit something it is important to consider who this could affect and if you still choose to quit find a way to minimize the negative impact your decision will have on others.
What did you learn about the act of quitting from the essay you selected? What moments or quotes stood out to you? Do you think it will affect how you approach and consider the possibility of quitting in the future?
I was always taught as a kid that if you start something you have to finish it, no matter what. That is why recently I have been very stressed with the decision to continue playing lacrosse. While it technically isn't quitting because the season is not going on, it has still been one of the hardest decisions ever. This may sound so stupid because its “just a sport” but in my family its so much more. With a dad that coaches and two brothers who have played since they were kids and are playing in college, lacrosse has always been a big part of my life. The pressure to not only play but be just as good as them was immense. No one intentionally put this pressure on me but it was there.
The article mentions a guy named Cameron who “quit” new york, after spending some of the most important moments of his life there. While his circumstance is much more large scale, i felt a connection. When deciding if I wanted to play or not I had to focus on how I felt instead of how others felt about the subject. I knew I didn't want to play in college, I didn't have that drive like most to get better, and school was already stressful enough. My final decision not to play was definitely not an “impulse act.” I was so nervous to tell my dad because I thought he would be mad or disappointed in me. To my surprise he could see that I was already stressed out and didn't have the passion for the sport anymore. When he agreed with my decision it was set.
When I was in middle school, my parents had forced me to move schools, and I didn't try at all. I got terrible grades just to spite my parents. After doing this for around two and a half years, I decided that I was going to quit getting bad grades. I thought that I was "sticking it" to my parents for making me change schools, but was only hurting myself. I think that quitting things has a very negative connotation, and that you are letting others down by not continuing with a commitment that you make. It can be something as simple as commiting to get bad grades to "show" your parents. I think that anyone deciding to quit something needs to think long and hard about what commitment you have made, how you would benefit from not doing it, and if it will negatively affect you in the future.
Although quitting holds a negative connotation within today’s society, the positivity it brings within those who quit something that weighs them down is necessary for happiness to be obtained. In many instances, by quitting something, I have felt a great sense of relief and a weight lighted off my shoulders rather than feeling bad about my decision solely because it was quitting something.
I’m sure I have quit many things but nothing notable really comes to mind. But there are plenty of things that I wish I could quit that I just can’t bring myself to do. I’m straying from the question a little bit, but this is pretty important. I have plenty of bad habits, I tend to beat myself up a lot (not literally), but I kick myself and hang onto the past. I wish I could quit these habits and get these tendencies out of my mind, but it’s something that I can’t bring myself to do. It’s important to know when something isn’t healthy for us and when it’s time to cut it out of our lives, despite how hard it may be.
Like all the words in the English language quitting has different meanings. When you say, “this math problem is too hard I’m quitting”, the word quitting has a negative connotation with it. But when you say, “I had to quit this sport because I keep hurting myself”, the word quitting is being used to show you making a decision to benefit your health. No matter what everyone quits, whether its a negative quitting or a positive quitting, everyone has quit. The first example that comes to mind is when I decided to quit playing a high school sport so that I could focus instead on a club sport. Of course I still wanted to be involved in my school but there are other ways to be involved besides doing a sport. When I participated in a high school sport I had to balance that with a club sport, this caused me to become more and more stressed when it came to getting my homework done. I didn’t want to quit because I thought quitting is always bad. But once I quit i realized it was better for me in the long run. I can still participate in athletics outside of school and I can do clubs that are less time consuming within my high school so I can still be involved. At first quitting may always seem bad but sometimes you have to let things go to achieve more.
@Ellie S. I do believe that quitting can be both positive and negative, but if there is a reason behind it, quitting always results with positives. I experienced this when trying to balance three travel sports year round, similar to you. The stress was overwhelming and not all of the sports I was playing were worth the time and work. So I quit. But it was for the right reasons, and although it was hard to tell my teammates that I wasn’t going to play anymore “just because” but in the long run, it allowed me to find my passion for the sport I am playing today. Seeing that I had a reason to quit, similar to the Chamber who quit her job, gave me enough courage to do what I did. Seeing where the kids have ended up today gives me all the more confidence that I made the right decision, and quitting was for the best.
I have a "friend" who being around feels like a constant punishment. I have known this "friend" since I was in first grade, and we used to be really close. As we grew older, that "friend" started to change. They went from someone with a sweet, bubbly, personality, to a person I barely knew. Recently, they have been distant, selfish, and seem to take everything for granted, especially me. Whenever we try to hang out, I feel like I’m second class to them, and whenever other people are around, they would instantly drop a conversation with me, to go hang out with them. They have made me feel worthless, and second priority to everyone else. It has been really tough because I don't want to quit the fun memories, and the laughter, along with everything that we have been through together, but day by day, that grows more difficult.
Although it has been harder with this person, it has given me time to step back and figure out who my real friends really are. I have been so thankful for them in the past year, or so, because those are the people who I have learned to rely on. In a way, the person's actions have forced me to sort of quit my trust that I had put into them for the past 7 years, but I do think that when it is over, I will be much happier once I have quit, or fixed the toxic relationship with that person.
Overall, I think that quitting can be both positive and negative, depending on the scenario. Some things remain better let go, but some can be great when persevered through.
Whenever you are quitting something you are letting others down, but it can also make you feel relieved and could be a decision that improves your life in a big way. If you are going to quit there is a time to do it, not when it is most convenient for you. For example a sport, my parents have always told me you have to finish the season you started and if you don't want to play the next year that's fine. I quit football after my 9th-grade season after playing for 8 years. I have no regrets but I feel a little bad for leaving the team. I learned that quitting something can be more than just an organization, it can be something you are addicted to like feeling the need to have a car to drive. I believe it is natural to feel pressure to complete a task you don't want to complete. If you start a task the ethical thing is to finish it. If I were to judge someone for quitting it would only be if they were being depended upon to do something and they could not be replaced in time. You need to complete the task you've started before quitting. If you want to quit something, go ahead and try if it is an addiction, however, if you are merely afraid of something to persevere and finish out the current season, annual quarter, or whenever the next stopping point may be.
Quitting has always been a negative connotation because if you quit everyone sees you as a weak person or someone who does not try that much. For example being in a bad habit or in a bad relationship those are times when quitting is appropriate and it helps to better yourself. There are times when I think it’s best to continue to push— when things are getting challenging because of the learning experience. This push can have a beneficial impact on your life and helps you prepare for the real world. I remember the time when I had to quit dance because of all the stress it gave me in my life. I have done this since I was five and I quit when I was in eighth grade, dance had impacted my life for almost eight years. When I realized that the workload of dance and schoolwork was getting really stressful and caused many sleepless nights, I knew that I had to sacrifice something I loved for the overall benefit of my wellbeing. Ultimately, the decision to quit or not is based on the end result if it’s beneficial to you and your health.
“Don’t be a quitter”, “never give up”, those are all words I heard growing up and I’m sure most of you heard those as well. I believed them. Every time I did anything in school, sports, or just for fun, I would always have to finish it. And to this day I still do that. Most people would say that’s a great mentality to have but I disagree to an extent. Some people get dragged into a sport or hobby that they don’t thoroughly enjoy but because of the embarrassment of being known as a quitter they continue to be unhappy doing said activity. For example, my freshman year I was dragged in by my friends and coaches to do Football but I hated it. I did a week or so and I told the coaches that I didn’t enjoy the sport and I quit. Some kids teased me but I still think I made the right decision because I had more time to do things I actually enjoyed doing like basketball. I do not think quitting should be celebrated. But I do think quitting should be accepted without judgement.
Quitting has always been seen as a bad thing but it depends on what you are quitting. Quitting anything detrimental to your health or your mental well being will always be a good thing. If you smoke quitting would be a good thing for your health and if you're in a toxic relationship quitting is better to help your mental health. Quitting becomes a bad thing when you do it, not because it is bad for you but because you're too lazy to keep doing whatever your quitting. Quitting has always been seen as a bad thing but it really depends on what you are quitting. Quitting anything that is detrimental to your health or your mental well being will always be a good thing. If you smoke quitting would be a good thing for your health and if you're in a toxic relationship quitting is better to help your mental health. It becomes a bad thing when you do it, not because it is bad for you but because you're too lazy to keep doing whatever your quitting. When I was in middle school I had a friend quit or friendship. At the time I was upset and thought that she was being mean but as I reflected on our friendship was the best for her to leave. I didn't treat her well and bossed her around alot. I saw why she wanted to end our friendship, in the end, she made new friends who aloud her to make her own decision to grow as a person and I revaluated how I treated my friends. She got a better friend and I became a better friend.
I’m not a quitter because I don’t try in the first place.
In all honesty though, I most often quit before I even start. There’s not a lot I will do in the first place. Sports, extracurriculars, I don’t have many. I’ve never experienced the regret that comes with quitting, if I do something I usually stick to it, art and writing being two things I spend most time on. That doesn’t mean I’ve wanted to quit many times, things like school and homework. But things such as those I have no choice but to keep slugging through.
Recently, I dropped out of an advanced school program. I was looking at the schedule I was going to be given and I thought, I’m not going to be happy with this. Coming to this conclusion was surprisingly easy considering that I had put so much effort into getting in the program in the first place. But the decision was surprisingly easy, and when I got the email confirmation saying I was officially out of the program, I was indifferent. Sometimes I do think about the what if’s but it’s rare.
I’ve heard so many times from people about quitting, about not working hard and putting your best foot forward. None of it has ever felt real to me. I’ve never felt guilty about quitting something as I always believe my decision led me to a happier life. Except all those times I quit Mario Kart because my dad beat me. But aside from that, I’ve always been careful about my approaches in life. And I have yet to be screwed up by my own decisions.
Everyone sees quitting with a negative connotation, yet quitting something can be the most life changing or positive thing an individual can decide. Some things in life are for the best, in which you must let some things go. I have to admit that I’ve quit on multiple things, some I regret and don’t regret. A year ago, I made the decision to no longer play basketball. My decision to quit was a “tortured decision”, the negatives of the sport out weighed the positives in this situation. The responses I received from others were mainly disappointed and upset, having to explain myself as to why I felt like this was the best decision for myself. Yet, knowing I’m letting someone down. With this, I don’t have regrets, I’ve learned a lot with the sport of basketball that forces you to become more responsible, manage your time, own up to your mistakes, and have the drive and motivation to become better. In which I’m thankful for, but in retrospect I believe that quitting was the right thing to do. To the other individuals that are considering quitting something, do what’s best for you. Think about the pros and cons of the situation and if you think your decision is the right one, go for it because at the end of the day it’s your life.
Quitting has always been seen as a negative thing. If you quit you can be seen as weak, or as someone who just gives up. Before reading this article this is how I saw it, if you quit, you just didn't work hard enough. Looking at it now, and at the stories told in this article, you need to have a valid reason to quit. A reason that will truly impact you positively.
Sometimes quitting something and letting it go can help you focus on something else that will be more beneficial to you.
For me that was letting go of some of the sports I used to play. When growing up and going through middle school, I played 5 sports, cross country, tennis, track, basketball, and soccer. To do this I had to double up sports in some seasons. Doing all of this made it so I never had time to focus on one and get really good at it. My dad always told me that I should pick one or two of them to pursue, but being told that then was heart braking because I would have to leave behind something that I liked to do.
Now, I know he was right. Since then I have quit some of my favorite sports leaving me playing only tennis and cross country. At first I saw this as a bad thing. Now I know that only playing two sports is a blessing. I have way more time on my hands for school, friends, and to play those sports.
In the articles, all of these people were left off better after quitting than they were before. Before quitting you have to ask yourself, will the outcome help me or is it just more convenient?
I’ve had moments in my life where quitting was both an “impulsive act” and a “tortured decision”. Some of my most life changing decisions was when I chose to quit friendships. I’ve done this a few times and although that sounds bad, sometimes it’s what needs to be done. I believe every friendship runs it’s course and it just so happens that sometimes you have to end friendships before the story is complete because the ending may be to devastating to stay and see. I find, that when I’ve quit friendships, a common response I get is shock and even hatred, as many people hold firm the belief that quitting on a friend is a terrible thing. However, it is not a decision I take likely, and it is more of a “tortured decision” than anything else. All in all, I don’t regret any of the people I’ve met or any of the people I may have cut out of my life because those I’ve cut out I hold a feeling of gratitude for as they all taught me something about myself as well as the people and world around me. Sometimes quitting a friendship can be the best thing for everyone involved.
My entire life I have heard that quitting is a bad thing and that quitters never win. My mom really stood behind that and made sure my sisters and I had always completed everything we started. Being a dancer as well as a cheerleader got extremely overwhelming, and to top it off I expected myself to have good grades and a social life. I spoke to my mom a few times about quitting either dance or cheerleading but she didn’t want to hear it. Eventually it just got to a point where it was too much and I started skipping practices to study for tests or finish my homework. My mom finally realized how stressful it was, all the nights staying up after practice and doing a million other things before I went to sleep, so she supported my decision to quit cheer. It was honestly one of the best decisions I made, I felt at ease with life and didn’t feel the need to rush everything, my grades started improving, and overall I was a happier person. I think it is important to know when enough is enough, when something is holding you back. Whether it’s a toxic relationship, two many honors classes or sports, it’s okay to quit things if they are too much to handle, having a healthy mentality is all that truly matters.
Just this year, I quit playing volleyball. I have played volleyball since 4th grade so this wasn’t an impulsive decision. I spent weeks deciding whether to quit or not and had even debated it the previous year before, but had decided against it. But this year, for me, it was simply a decision that made sense for my life during this time. Approaching my junior year, I knew it would be the most stressful and busy year of my high school career. I made the informed decision that more time for schoolwork was the most important thing to focus on. It felt like the right decision, and I don’t regret it, because quitting this has given me more time for homework, sleep, and getting a job. Ultimately, if I were to go back in time, I would make the same decision because I think it influenced my life for the better. I think that for quitting in general, it can be a good or a bad thing. If something in your life is very negative and is causing too much distress, I believe that quitting in that situation is not necessarily negative, but is positive because it can free you and give you new opportunities.
I think quitting can often seem like a bad decision and I personally do like to quit things I am doing. I believe there are times when you should not quit, such as when something begins to get difficult, but you know the end result will be beneficial for you. I think it is important to continue pushing on when things start to get challenging as the challenge to get there is a learning experience. However, I do believe there are times when quitting is necessary—especially, when it is something negative. If you have a bad habit or you’re in a bad relationship, then I believe those are appropriate times when quitting is necessary in order to better yourself. Ultimately, the decision to quit or not to quit should be based on if the end result is beneficial to you and your health.
I have never quit anything before. However, I am entering a new chapter in my life in which I’m feeling a stronger and stronger urge to end my time as a competitive dancer. Dancing is not typically an activity that most outsiders would consider to be very time consuming. To take a look at my week’s schedule, I’m at my studio for fifteen hours on average. I think what has kept me in dance is my dance family and how fulfilling it can be. My studio is like a second home to me, and dance can almost act as a form of therapy. It’s hard to understand unless you’re a dancer yourself, but it’s hard to think about giving this up. As time passes, I’ve seen more and more opportunities pass by without me taking an initiative to follow because of our strict attendance policy and my obligation to my team. At this point, I’ve seen how the activity I love is holding me back. The essay I read regarding Mrs. Chamber’s choice to quit has helped me see that what may seem good on paper isn’t always what is best for yourself. I’ve talked to my friends about this decision, but mostly I know that they’d hate to see me leave. They’re not intentionally being selfish with their advice, but deep down they’re not just thinking about me. For others navigating a similar situation, remember to think about how this decision will affect your future first, then remember to take others’ advice with a grain of salt, and think of how it affects them after you.
I think that’s awesome that you respect yourself enough to trust your own opinion the most versus that of your peers. In life, there are many obstacles and decisions we must make to help better ourselves and keep our lives joyful and fulfilled. It may seem exhausting in the moment deciding between continuing your dancing career or ending it, but I believe it will all work out for you in the end! I am very inspired by how much of a growth mindset you have about the whole situation and I hope to use your “grain of salt” idea next time I take advice from others.
Quitting is hard for everyone, but you simply can not do anything. I recently quit the First Robotics Program due to issues such as the time commitments and my lackluster role on the team. But rather than being excited to say “I quit”, I felt like I was missing out on something. FRC was a great opportunity for me, and I had a lot of fun on the team. Even though I have more time to do other activities and focus strictly on what I want to do, I still feel like I am missing out and I still second-guess myself.
The author shows the most lovely and exciting aspects of quitting. Everyone would like to go out on a limb and ditch their car and leave town, but that is just not the way the world works. You will feel like you are missing out, you will look back, and you will regret your actions. Quitting has this negative connotation, not because just the quitter is bad or because it is bad just for the quitted-on, but because it is hard for everyone involved. Everyone feels regret and everyone wants to second-guess themselves.
Everyone regrets quitting right after they quit because they miss the good times and don't remember how bad the bad parts were. You don't realize how bad it was because you don't have to endure it anymore.
@Ian Condon To say "I quit" is no easy feat. People do not decide to quit overnight; it's a decision that goes back and forth for weeks. Ultimately, whatever the decision will be, people will be left with some amount of regret. There is no amount of preparation involved in a decision where we can fully understand the consequences of our actions. Regret will always follow quitting, and the best thing you can do is forget about it. There is no going back, no changing the past, and getting stuck with your regret will just drag you down from moving on.
Even though you are filled with regret about your decision to quit your club, second-guessing yourself will never help you. You made a decision, and you have to stick with it. Trying to live in the "what-ifs" will never let you live a happy life; regret will keep you in the past, taking away your ability to appreciate the present.
I have decided quit something, in elementary and middle school I was very musically involved, but I didn’t feel fully committed, so I decided to quit both choir and orchestra before high school in order to focus more on academics and athletics.While I look back and can contemplate whether this was a good decision or not, it ultimately influenced my life. If I wouldn't have quit, maybe I would have excelled and ended with awards or honors, but I could have also ended up very depressed or stressed. Quitting has brought me to meet some of my best friends, improve my relationship with my family, and ultimately brought me to be very happy with my life today and if I could redo it again, I would definitely make the same decision.
@Melissa Dudley I don’t like how we define quitting as us stopping a certain activity. Maybe it was for the best?
Quitting is a very harsh term and it needs to be used lightly. Most of these stories are not stories of people quitting. It’s of them growing and learning more about what is best for them. Quitting is something negative. When you quit, you give up, you fail and don’t try again. I have had many experiences where I have stopped doing something because it is best for me, not because it’s hard and I don’t know how to overcome it so I stop. We need to look at our life experiences as a learning moment, not a failing moment.
Quitting has had a very negative connotation surrounding it throughout American history. However, Jeremy Engle gives examples of the most glorious aspects of quitting. From leaving a town in search of a dream. To ditching a car to become more eco-friendly. Quitting can be the most beneficial and healthy thing to do at times. I quit eating animal products all together back in 2018. It was a gradual process. A more impulsive one was quitting just meat a few years beforehand. I quit meat “cold turkey” and haven’t looked back since. I have no regrets. I hope to become even more environmentally conscious with my diet and lifestyle in the future. It wasn’t necessarily the easiest decision to make, but like Engle says, it definitely felt like the necessary or most healthy one. Many people have voiced concern about the vegan diet, and I’ve taken criticism constructively. I’ve been lucky enough to have parents who are vegetarian themselves and so the switch wasn’t too dramatic. Looking back it was absolutely the right thing to do. Sometimes quitting is what you need.
My parents always told me never to quit. I vividly remember reading “Winners Never Quit” by Mia Hamm with my mom twelve or thirteen years ago. My parents have always frowned on quitting, and have always made that disapproval of the act blatantly obvious to my brothers and me With that being said, it didn’t exactly rub off.
I have quit so many things over the course of my life. I played basketball for awhile. I did Swim Team for about a decade. I used to play Violin and the Drums. I quit all of those.
Quitting is not, by nature, a negative thing. Of course, there are times when you shouldn’t quit. If you like doing something, if you want to succeed at something, quitting will only inhibit that desire of yours. At the same time, though, quitting something you don’t want to do is one of the best decisions you can make.
By quitting basketball, I freed up time to practice instruments. By quitting the instruments, I freed up time to focus on piano. By quitting swim team, I gained more time during the summer for camps I was interested in.
Quitting is, in its simplest form, stepping away from something- removing it from your life. It is so much more than that, though. When you quit something, you open a gateway, a door, which allows you to do something you enjoy.
@Jacob Jarrett Quitting is something that is decided on a case by case scenario. As you mentioned, quitting isn't inherently bad in nature but there are times where it's an immature move. When you make a commitment to something you are promising to take care of your responsibilities no matter what. Quitting after you made a promise to uphold your responsibilities isn't a good choice. Sometimes you need to drop things for your own health and sanity but you need to think about stuff like that before you make serious commitments.
I would tell them to make the decision very thoughtfully because it's a person's life-changing decision. Most of the time there are so many people who are related to the person and sometimes the wrong decision affects them too, so you have to be really careful. People who are considering quitting something they should notice is the situation and ,most importantly, the time because sometimes it can be too late or too early to quit. Like when you are in high school and you want to be a doctor, you can still change the decision but when you have already become a doctor and try to start a new career it can be too late.
Before reading the article I had a thought and now I have another. I thought that people that quit were selfish, but now I see that is not true. Sometimes you want to quit for the good of you and others. For example, Cameron quit living in New York because things weren't really good there, so he wanted a better life for him and his family. They were all living in a small apartment and it was really uncomfortable. Overall, the article made me change my mind about quitting. Now, I think that when people quit is not only for the good of themself, it is usually for the good of others and for the good of everyone.
(Part 2)
Finally, around new years, I said enough was enough. I couldn't handle the no sleep, constant stress, and unhappiness that swimming was bringing me. I said to my mom "I want to quit." You can imagine that she wasn't happy to hear this. She was looking at this from a "well rounded" standpoint, where I was looking at this from a health and happiness standpoint. Reluctantly, she let me quit as I had promised her that I would devote for time to schoolwork and sleeping, and I am so glad that she did.
I would be lying if I said I didn't miss my friends at the pool, or I didn't feel lazy when my other friends went to practice. In the end, though, I can say that I am a much happier person. Sure I missed swimming a little bit, but I also didn't realize how much I had missed sleeping the proper amount. Sure I was a little envious of my friends when they talked about how much they love their sport, but I forgot how much I loved being able to relax and live a happy life (Who knew people actually liked their sports. One of my good friends showed me that last year, and I have to say, it definitely took me by surprise. It is a lot of fun to watch, though). Sure there were some downsides to quitting swimming, there are with any decision that you make, but in the end, I am living a better life, and I am a happier person. I can go out with my friends, sleep in, and hang out with my family. Perhaps my resume looks a little worse now, but I can say that my life feels a lot better.
What advice would you give to others who are considering quitting something?
I decided to stop playing football the summer before my junior year after suffering my third concussion. Although it sounds like a no brainer it was a very hard decision. I love football, and I couldn't even fathom the idea of not playing football. It took me three months of praying and talking about it with my parents and coaches before I actually decided. My final decision was to become the football manager. Spoiler alert, we had the best season in school history, and it was so much fun. My advice to someone thinking about quitting something is to pray about it. God will reveal his plan to you, and help you make the right decision, even if it is tagged with the terrible title of quitting.
@Caleb Bichard Thank you for telling your football story about how you found happiness through hard times by the power of prayer. I am sure this story could do a lot of good for those who are in a similar position to what you were in. Regarding your advice about those who are thinking about quitting something, I too believe in the power of praying, not just during hard times but even when things are easy. There are times in my life when I get very frustrated or stressed about something and in these times I stop what I am doing, take a deep breath, and say a prayer. This does not immediately solve all my problems by any stretch of the imagination, but I find that God has a way of making things turn out ok in the end, to my great relief. In this day and age, one can develop a sense of having absolute power over their life, but there are some things that one has no control over whatsoever and for these things prayer can be one of the best things to do.
Ever since the age of 5, I had been a competitive swimmer. I would go to practice 6 or seven days a week and swim for about 2 hours (it was only about 1 hour when I was younger). Swimming had been a constant in my life, I couldn't remember what life was like without it. My mother always told me, "You need a sport for your college applcations. It makes you look much more well rounded." Thus, it was just something I did, regardless of my feelings for it.
In this recent year though, my life took some sharp turns that I wasn't quite ready for. My classes at school got alot harder (like a lot harder), my father moved away from home, leaving my mother to be the primary caretaker and manager of my and my sister's insanely busy schedules, my extracurriculars all picked up, and seemed much more demanding, and on top of it all, I was trying to complete a boarding school application for which I had been preparing for 5 years. With all of this, spending 14 hours a week swimming didn't exactly sound appealing. I wouldn't get home from practice until 8:30 at night, at which point I still had to shower and eat dinner. It was around 10:00 by the time I started my homework. It wasn't uncommon to find me working until 2:30 in the morning, and going into school drowsy and sleep-deprived the next day. Sleeping in on the weekends didn't happen for me either as I had morning practice for swimming at 6 am.
@Uma Volety I definitely know what it is like to swim for a long time. Before I moved to North Carolina, I used to be on the swim team. At first it was a fun experience. Being able to compete with others and test my skills was amazing. I worked harder and harder every session. However this wouldn't always last.
Swimming eventually became more tedious. More uninspired. It began to feel more like a job than an aspiration. Slowly I found myself enjoying other things like student council and theater more. So I quit. You talk about how you somewhat miss it but I think we are both happier now than before
During my freshman year of highschool I had to move from my beloved small hometown to the city. Everything started great, I liked my new school, made new friends, and I got a job at my aunt’s restaurant. However, that didn’t mean that it was all rainbows and unicorns, I started to feel a lot of pressure as time went by, mainly because of my job. I would never really get a break, if it wasn’t enough I had to work 4-5 days a week and go to school. I never really had time to do my homework, and when I did it was only on y days off. But even at that, on my days off my aunt would ask me to work extra shifts because her other employees would bail. In the end I had to quit because it was getting to toxic and overwhelming for me. This was good for me because I was able to grow as a person and learn that I don’t need to please everyone.
@Beronica Murillo I really liked how you opened up about feeling unsure of you’re new home and surroundings. I’ve never moved schools but I do know what it feels like you have so much to get taken care of in so little time. I don’t work during the school year because of this, I find it’s much better to get a summer job, even though you do miss the spending money. Sports also can be an issue for me, I used to do sports all year round during the school year last year, and when I would come home from school I didn’t really have any energy to do homework. So this year I decided to take the winter off and quit gymnastics, and I have improved my grades since then. I do not regret quitting it even though I did enjoy the sport. Quitting a sport or job should never be shameful especially if it’s for the right reasons.
Growing up quitting was never an option in my family and we grew up knowing quitting as a weakness. No matter how much I hated what i was doing they would always make me finish what I had started, until this year. Growing up volleyball and basketball were my two major sports and they were what I enjoy doing the most. This year I decided to quit those two sports and it was honestly one of the hardest decisons ive made yet. Quitting for the right reasons is okay, but quitting just beacuse is not. I believe that I made the right decision and that is what makes all this quitting okay with me.
@Breley Stevens
i was in a situation like this also, i'm glad everything worked out for you
I have only quit one job in my life. I worked at Dunkin the fall of my junior year. I loved it at the beginning. I had so many friends working and we would all be scheduled together. After about a month, we had to cut hours, so only two people worked at a time. This became very stressful because we were used to working with three or four people. As time went on, my love for the job began to fade. We were under new management, two out of my four friends had quit, the hours became longer and I would get home at 10:45 pm on a regular school night. I knew my time to leave was Thanksgiving. I put in my two weeks at the beginning of November. The new manager never asked my about it, or even acknowledged that I was going to leave. I really enjoyed my time there, and I have more good memories than bad, but I am very glad I am no longer a Dunkin girl.
In 6th grade, I was a part of so many extracurriculars. I did piano, gymnastics, and volleyball. My mom told me that being involved in so many things was starting to cost way too much as I got older. I was told to choose one thing to focus on. I ended up choosing volleyball. This meant that I had to quit piano, and gymnastics. This hurt my mom because she loved me playing piano. I could see it in her face when she asked me to choose. She wanted me to choose to play the piano so badly. I don’t regret choosing volleyball, but I wish it didn’t hurt my mom. At the time, I thought volleyball was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. Since that didn’t work out, that makes me think about how I gave up on everything else.
Although I have never quit anything, and I have never wanted to; this basketball season made me want to quit. I am not a quitter and I have always stuck something out, no matter how bad I wanted to quit. I have loved basketball for as long as I can remember, I have always tried to make myself better, and I never gave up on it because I loved it. This basketball season taught me that sometimes it doesn’t matter how hard you work, some things will not go your way. Even though I told myself from day one that I was going to quit this year, something keeps holding me back. I’m not sure if it’s hope that things will turn out better, or what. Although this season didn’t turn out to be anything I wanted, I love my team and I couldn’t quit on them no matter how bad I want to.
As a kid there were many times when I wanted to quit something new I tried and didn’t like. My parents however, would never let me quit. To them if you commit to doing something you have to see it all the way through. When I got my first job I told the manager I was going to work all summer and I would have to quit when school started. He said that would be fine and I started working at the restaurant. I hated my job. It was a lot of cleaning, working until two in the morning, I had no breaks, I couldn’t eat while I was on duty, and I had to deal with a lot of drunks. I especially wanted to quit when I got my first paycheck. I worked 30 hours and barley made $200. I was ready to quit after a month, but my parents wouldn’t let me. I worked all summer turned in my two weeks notice and was finally done with it. I am glad I didn’t quit that job because even though it was terrible, good came from it too. I learned how to cook different foods, I got a lot of exercise, and I made some new friends. Even though things may be tough at the time if you can work past it I think it will benefit you in the end.
I have quit something before. I quit volleyball after Freshman year, but I don’t like to call it quitting. I feel like quitting means giving up on something that is helping you and making you better because you don’t want to put in the work. I stopped playing volleyball because i lost the love I had for the game, and it didn’t seem fair to waste everyone's time when my heart wasn’t in the game. To this day I still believe I made the right decision.
It was junior year that I decided to quit volleyball, the sport I’ve been playing for more than 8 years. I made the decision to quit after being burned out from the four hour practices five days a week. With an hour drive to and from practice, it was becoming harder to keep up with school work and having a social life. About half way into my sophomore year season, I began to hate the sport. I realized on all the opportunities I was missing out on. I realized playing multiple sports, having a job, more time for homework to focus on school, and hanging out with friends were the things I wanted to do with my life in high school. While this angered coaches, confused teammates, and shocked my parents, I knew it was best for me to quit the and begin new opportunities. I’ve made new friends playing soccer and lacrosse, and my grades have gone up. So far I have no regretted it.
Before i read the article I have always thought quit was Ok on certain condition. No I have Never quit something before in my life, most of the time I have had the urge to wanna quit something but I always have this saying that no matter how hard it gets it will get easier along the way. Last summer I started playing Volleyball it was my first time and it was harder than i thought, I wanted to quit so many times but i felt like if I did that will be giving up on something that I was so passionate about I want through with it worked harder than I have ever worked before in my life. No matter how bad I was and even the coach didn't think I was gonna make the team and get better but I did. Not only did I make the team that summer I also made varsity and I grew to love that sport more and more.
I've been doing theatre for about two years now, and though it's fun and the people are lovely, I have thought about quitting when it got hard. I remember one particular week in the middle of a show we did last semester. It was really close to tech week and we were struggling to get the set done. Though it was very detail-oriented and would probably be a nightmare for anybody, I had considered quitting. I cried a lot that week from stress. I felt like it was my fault and I couldn't stop thinking of all the things that weren't done. But from staying after school during weekends and some non-rehearsal days, and from the help of the other set director at the time, we got it done. It made me feel proud, of both myself and them. Although, that set wasn't that sturdy since several pieces fell down. (yikes) What kept me going was the people I worked with, and the idea that it might get done and I'll be so satisfied when it does. That's still what keeps me going.
I quit playing travel softball when I was 15. I had played softball since I was five, and started playing travel around 11 or 12. I loved it originally, but after a few years I was burned out. I played for a lot of teams where no one really cared to win or to improve, and to be the only person trying for at least 7 hours on Saturdays was exhausting. I stopped enjoying it. I got a message from a team saying that tryouts where soon and my heart sank and that's when I knew I had to stop. It was a ridiculously hard decision, but I did it. Thankfully though, it allowed me to focus on playing softball for my school and I loved it.
Regarding the topic of quitting, I have quit things before. I remember quitting band, mainly because I couldn't find the same enjoyment from playing, and it only served as a source of frustration for me, draining my energy. I ended up going through my last year of middle school continuing, but I quit shortly after. A lot of people were shocked when I quit band, but many others were very supportive of me, and were proud of me for sticking with it for a little while longer. I think because of that reassurance, I don't have any regrets, and now I am able to pursue things that interest me much more, and activities that I have more fun doing. So overall, I think quitting was the right thing to do. I think this taught me mainly to not overwork and push myself so much that I break down from it, and to work hard at things that will better myself more. I would say that I'm not much of a hard worker, but when it comes to certain tasks and sports I really try to push myself and do my best. I often tell myself that if I don't complete tasks, I will disappoint myself and others, and that motivates me enough. I also try to look more towards the future. I try not to judge others for quitting as much, especially if it benefits them, and I always try to consider how it's affecting their mental health and overall life. I would tell others who are quitting to simply be confident in their decisions, and have faith that they're making the right decision for themselves, and it will work out.
@Nicole Medina ,
Your story is very similar to mine, as I quit my school orchestra last year. I was the first freshman concertmaster, and it was a huge honor and privilege for me. Sophomore year rolled around and I realized that I had already attain the top position, and I just felt like I had nothing else to work for. Then, I heard about a class called AP Seminar, which captivated my attention. Still, it was an incredibly hard decision to walk away after everything that the music department had given me. Long story short, after a lot of deliberation, I made the decision to take AP Seminar. Quitting was hard, but in another sense, I felt free because I had room to grow in a different setting. Ultimately walking away from Orchestra was the right decision, because I gave myself the opportunity to learn new things and take an additional AP course. As for Violin, I never gave that up, because it will always be a part of me, and I still kept playing in a symphony orchestra in Chicago and kept competing in competitions.
When I was 7 I had a lot of things going on in my life. I played softball, basketball, did gymnastics, and Brazilian jujitsu. I did jujitsu and gymnastics for a few month before I quit. I decided to quit because I just wasn't as passionate about those two things as I was about softball and basketball. When I talk to my parents about quitting they supported my decision completely because its not easy doing that many activities at such a young age, but when they said that it would be fine if I quit that made quitting a lot easier for me. That was the first time in my life that I quit at something that important. A few years later I quit basketball because I wanted to completely have my focus on softball. These few experiences have helped my always view quitting as not necessarily as a bad thing but I have always view quitting as a very hard thing to do. I think that if you have a good reason for quitting it should never be easy.
Last year I decided to quit illustrating pictures. I could never get my head into it as much as I wanted and it began to feel like I was torturing myself. I just didn't enjoy it anymore. I was encouraged by my art teacher to keep going , she thought I was good , but I always doubted that. So, I quit, but I found something new out of quieting . I am know in love with photography , more than I ever was with illustrating and I want to pursue it as a career. So maybe quieting one thing , led to the next.
When I was younger, I always had an interest for dancing, gymnastics, cheer, etc. I finally started to take dance and flexibility lessons when I was in fifth grade. It was always the highlight of my week and I wasn't half bad at it either. I had two of my best friends in there with me also which made it even more enjoyable. However, when I reached the end of sixth grade, I realized being flexible and doing routines wasn't what I wanted to do in my life. I participated in my school's band when I was in sixth grade, playing saxophone and I fell in love. Now I'm in my high school's top band and first chair. If I hadn't of quit dance and gymnastics, I wouldn't of grown to love what is my passion now. Sometimes quitting doesn't mean you've given up, it just means you're making something else a priority. Looking back, it was one of the smartest decisions I had ever made. If you feel as if you're trying to decide between one passion or hobby from another, quitting one of your options is not a bad or shameful thing and could possibly help you in the future.
@Savannah M. I can relate, as I recently elected to give up competitive studio dance going into high school. One of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make is to quit the crazy hours of studio dance to focus on school. I had to come to terms with the fact that becoming a professional dancer was not a sustainable job nor something I could reasonably justify lagging behind in school for. I quit dancing for the opportunities learning could provide. Three years after quitting, I’ve had the time to fully develop passions, just like you. After developing other passions do you ever miss your activities? I occasionally do but I easily get distracted and focus on my passion right now, not of the future.
When I was in 6th grade my parents encouraged me to sign up for a scholarship program. This program offered all kinds of wonderful private education but I was not interested. I had been in public school all my life, I had friends there, and I didn't think I would like my new school. However when I was granted a scholarship to a private academy, I ended up taking it. In doing so, I quit on several relationships in my life. In retrospect, I realized this was the best possible decision I could have made. I saw the true nature of those relationships, and they were toxic. My first year of middle school was rough, and it was through their manipulation. I felt awful for letting it carry on so long. The toxic friends tried to keep in touch, but slowly I deliberately lost contact with them. Seeing them now, even years later, I feel the rush of relief because I would hate to see myself today if I had remained their friend. Although I no longer attend that private school, I ended up expanding my world view as well as making some of my closest friends to this today.
Yesterday afternoon I quit soccer. I had been playing soccer for literally 10 years now. I thrived I was put on traveling teams, won championships, constantly celebrated wins. Recently though I just started to hate it. I wasn't even planning to play soccer at all anymore this season, but my mom wanted to me to. I went to tryouts for her, I ran constantly for her, all the sweat and the time were for her. Tryout results were posted and I made Varsity as I had done freshman year and she was so proud and she never showed if she was proud. Therefore, I was happy I was relishing in the love my mom was showering me with. I continued to play but everyday I noticed myself counting down the hours, the minutes, the seconds until I had to be on the field. I dreaded going and it made me feel nauseous. I had to do something because I was also in our school play and unlike soccer I really enjoyed theater. When I thought about it, even more than soccer. So I told my mom about how much stress I was going through and how if I continued to play any longer I would lose my mind. She then said that if I wanted to quit then I should quit. So I did. I walked into my coaches class and told her that I wouldn't be able to give soccer my all. I then told her after I did it and I went home. She was so angry. She told me that she bragged about me to everyone and how everyone was proud of me. I was feeling bad for myself. I don't regret it though. I've never felt so relieved in my life.
In my life I haven't necessarily quit any major things, even with friends. My whole life I have been taught that if you give up something in the now you may be missing something in the future. Even with people. This article puts me in a new perspective that quitting isn't always a bad things, and can sometimes even be good for you and make you feel good.
When I was a younger child I played baseball for seven years. Was I good at it? No, but it was something that I enjoyed. But as time progressed my love for the sport continued to deteriorate. I got bored of the same routine every single week. School, practice, sleep. School practice sleep. Eventually I gathered up the courage to tell my mom that I wanted to quit. Despite the persuasive essay I wrote, she made me stick out the season, which made sense. I think what makes quitting not so bad, is if you have a commitment, you should follow up on your words and do what you said you would. I also thinks quitting can be a good thing because some tasks are just too much to handle at times. As long as you don't cause a ripple effect or don't put someone else out, I personally do not see the harm in quitting. As in the case of Cameron Carling, him quitting relived stress and essentially brought more happiness to him and his family. Life is too short for humans to not be living the lives of their dreams and acting on task that bring stress, anger, and anxiety prohibit people from living their true lives. Also, In the case of quitting for the environment and the world around us (as shown by Lauren Feree) is a great way to show the people around you how dedicated you are to solve a issue that ultimately will effect everyone around the world. There are numerous ways of 'non-harmful' quitting and we should all be more open to those differing strategies.
I've never actually quit something that I felt was super important. I never quit a sport, since I never really even played one. I haven't quit a job, because I'm not old enough to even have a job to quit. but I have quit on some school days. This when I would come into school not extremely happy but fine, and then it just goes down hill from that point. Sometimes, I'll be sitting in my morning class, and just stare at my classwork and just tell myself that I can complete it later. And, that's exactly what I did. I just give up. The first couple of times that I did quit on completing classwork, I was really down on myself. I didn't want to stop doing my work. I wanted to keep going but I felt burned out. But the more I felt the need to give up, The more happy the aftermath was. Through the years, I found out the right time to push yourself, and when to give up. I can promise you that giving up on something that is wrong for you, will make your life so much better. It's never good to keep on pushing yourself in something that will give large amounts of stress or make you depressed. You have to find out your limits and think carefully on what you can do.
Quitting is one of those things were people feel forced to do or don't do it because they're scared of the consequences. People feel the need to quit a lot of things like School, Sports, and even Life. From experience I feel likes it's alright to "Quit" something if its holding you back from a specific dream or goal set it mind. From experience I myself did quit track because I personally felt like it was not for me at that particular time and their was a lot going on at the time. So what i'm basically saying is that if your not happy or you feel held back in a certain way then its alright to quit. No one said life was going to be easy anyways. Your gonna have roadblocks in life, its just how you handle it that will make the difference.
I've quit many things before. Many of the things I quit, I felt great about and had no remorse. I never saw quitting as particularly negative, because I thought it was normal. It isn't always the best option, but sometimes it's necessary. I think if you truly don't enjoy something, you should quit. I've been in various situations where I quit something, but only because I felt uncomfortable and didn't want a change.
Last year in my second semester, I was taking a class about food, nutrition, and wellness. I remember being very excited to attend the class and ready to progress. On the first day, I realized I had absolutely no friends in the class. I was in such a haste to change the class as soon as possible. I had the class changed and was put into another class with many of my friends. Sure, the class was easy and I passed, but it wasn't what I was interested in. I'd say it definitely wasn't the best decision I had made. I wish I hadn't quit ans stayed in the class until the end. The class would have benefited me immensely.
My only advice is to not quit something you truly enjoy just because you're afraid of change. Keep doing what you actually want to do. Don't let your environment determine your happiness.
I don't know the last time i quit something, i mean I've given up different sports, items, books, games, etc. but "quitting"? I don't know, do I feel like i need to quit doing something now? No, no not really. I do however feel a need to complete something once its been started, to me its the natural order of things, everything must end. EVERYTHING, everything from the lowest low to the highest of the high comes to an end, and if something is started we must finish it less the laws of nature finish it by itself.
When I was about 5 or 6, my dad was teaching me how to ride a bike without training wheels. I kept on falling and falling and falling. The last time I fell, I scraped my knee and I was livid. I told my dad that would never ride a bike again in my life. As I grew older, the kids in my neighborhood would ask me if I wanted to ride my bike with them. I always said no, so I wouldn't have to face the embarrassment. I do regret not learning how to bike.
When I hear the word "quit" It usually makes me feel so stressed. To me, just going up to someone and telling them that you quit something is just so emotionally straining. It's just so hard. You feel like you've let that person down. My opinion on quitting hasn't really changed upon reading the article. I understood that quitting things can always be both negative and positive and it depends on the person. There is one thing that I've been wanting to quit for a long time now, but, because I am too scared of how someone might react and my mentality afterwards, I haven't made any advancements in quitting. So yeah, other than that, I don't think I've quit something that has really changed my life for better or worse.
It's not often I quit something, because of of me having a strong will, I've never been someone who just gives up on something. The last time I remember truly quitting something as a big decision was in 7th grade, 3 years ago now. Sense elementary school, I had been obsessed with the idea of the perfect teenage experience; being liked by everyone, being the captain of the cheer team, driving a car. Because of this outlook on middle school and high school life, I wanted to be a cheerleader. It all seems so dumb looking back, now. I was set of the idea that I was going to be on the cheer team and be liked by everyone; but every time I tried out, I never got on. The 2nd semester of 7th grade rolled around and I had finally realized who I really am; I finally quit trying to be a cheerleader, something deep down, I didn't really want to do. The thing is, I wanted to be in marching band in 8th grade, but my parents wouldn't let me until I got to 9th grade, so I decided to be in the school play in 8th grade; I loved it! 9th grade comes and I'm in the marching band, making my best friends I still have today, and being truly happy. I can fully say that I'm so glad I made that decision in 7th grade that changed my life for the best.
Yes,I have quit something.I quit baseball around the time I was 11 or 12,I quit because I was no longer interested in the sport.I believe it was an ¨impulsive act,¨because I didn't quit because it was not torture.My mom reacted pretty well to me deciding to quit baseball,she wasn't to mad or angry.I felt the same for the most part as before deciding to leave baseball.While I kind of regret quitting,I believe I made the correct decision.
In 2015 I suffered a elbow injury while playing baseball. I went to over 4 doctors looking for a diagnoses for what actually was wrong with my elbow but constantly got different feedback. I was told I would have to quit baseball if I wanted to move my arm by the time I was 40. After all the years of travel baseball I never would have thought it would end this early. Until the year 2017 when we traveled to north Atlanta to visit one more doctor to see if we could get a straight forward answer because I was not giving up on baseball. He did a dye injected MRI to see three bone fragments broken off in my elbow joint causing me the pain I was having. After a hour long surgery and 4 months of therapy I was back playing. I was able to prove that quiting was not in my vocabulary to that doctor and I would play again.
@Landen Moss
I was unfortunately put in a similar position, but my story doesn’t turn out the way I’d hoped. Since I was four I remember being in gymnastics and as I got older it got increasingly more difficult but I loved it. Being in club gymnastics is not taken lightly and every practice was intense but I love my teammates and the sport just as much. One day at practice I hurt my back pretty bad and, like you, many doctors didn’t know what it was. Once I got a diagnosis my doctor told me that I was the youngest, at 13, with this injury. The doctors and I tried everything before they decided that is was time to quit club gymnastics and get surgery. So on my 15th birthday I got back surgery and was in the hospital overnight. I didn’t lose all my hope though I wanted to be normal again and even though I know I wouldn’t be able to handle the pressure of club gymnastics I went to high school gymnastics my sophomore year. After the season my symptoms and pain was coming back and made the final decision to quit gymnastics. I find myself not as a quitter though I fought for something so hard and now I live with those choices everyday. I’m stilling fighting for a pain free day and I know one day that will come and that’s why I think of myself as a fighter, not a quitter.
When I was in the 3rd grade, I like any other 3rd grade boy thought, hey do you know what would be really cool... KARATE!!
I begged my parents for weeks to let me join the local karate studio, and finally I broke through to them and signed me up. Huge Mistake. I got there day one and was a little nervous wondering if I was going to get punched in the face or kicked in the shins. However all that I did was punch the air and grunt like a lumberjack. Also, I was 7 or 8 and I had just started so of course I was a little old white belt with a bunch of ankle biting 4 year olds. This was extremely disheartening as I watched kids my age sparing each other and getting red and blue belts. All of these things built up week after week and I was making no progress so I told my parents I wasn't having fun and I quit. This turned out to be a great decision as I have no regrets of not learning karate because it was nothing like the TV shows. Also, I guarantee you not one of those snarky 1st graders missed me.
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Nathaniel Waters
Well i have quit many things in my life before. I have quit sports, hobbies, going to certain places and many more things. And the school I go to is a big deal meaning that we always have some type of homework and if not we always have something to study for an upcoming test. So with that being that a lot of students usually have an after school activity and that may prevent you from doing that activity so in that way you need to quit. And that right there happened to me alot. School made me quit swimming, football, basketball, and baseball. Now the only sport I play is hockey because i did so much i did not have the time ever since I came to my new school. And that is the reason why people and I quit things.
When I quit soccer I was 5 years old. I quit because I was mad since someone tripped me and scored. I was crying and my team lost. I also quit tennis when I got into Masterman because my mom knew I was going to have homework on the weekends so she made me quit. I actually enjoyed tennis. But I didn’t like how early I had to wake up. Now I wake up at that time every day. After quitting I missed playing tennis. I do think that quitting was the right thing because if I didn’t quit I wouldn’t be able to complete my homework.
I have quit many things before, many times being toxic friendships. I’ve had so many experiences where people take advantage of my submissiveness and kindness, and ‘use’ me to do things for them. I am still in these situations.
I have quit a toxic friendship just last year. It was very hard for me, because we had been friends for a year, but I managed to get out of it. I say this was a good decision. I wasn’t being treated fairly, and because of my already bad mental state I have been in (still am), I was very stressed. So one day, I just.. quit. I walked away. That day, I felt so free. I could do what I wanted without being judged by my toxic friend. Before, I had felt that quitting was a bad thing, because of how they’d feel if I left them. Now, I realize that quitting can be a good thing. That person was not the type to be around.
If something is going on, and you think quitting might help you mentally and physically, do it. Trust me. Toxic friends? Leave them. You are much better off without them. There are people out there who want you. Stay strong. 💛
I have quit a lot of things in my life. I have quit gymnastics, swimming, basketball, chess, violin, and plenty more. I have also quit some friendships so I think it’s safe to say I have a lot of experience in quitting. I don't really have any regrets because I’m a person who really loves trying things and sometimes they don’t work out. I also go through a lot of phases, but in a month I forget all about it and I just don’t have an interest anymore. I get bored very easily. Before reading this article I hadn’t really thought about not only the things that I have quit, but the things that others have. I thought quitting could be a positive thing only in very specific situations, but after reading “I Quit Cars” and “I Quit New York” I now understand it’s more common. I do not judge others for quitting because then I would be a hypocrite. I understand where they come from because as I mentioned earlier, I have quit a lot of things. To those considering quitting something, I would say do it. If you have to think about quitting something then it’s obvious you don’t enjoy doing that thing and you shouldn’t continue. I believe you should put your happiness before anything else always and if you think quitting something would make you happy, you should do it.
I have never quit anything major in my life that I have regretted. I feel as though its a normal part of life and that everybody does it. Whether is quitting a friendship or sport, we have all quit something. For example, about twp or three months ago, I cutting a friendship with a girl she was always lying and being disrespectful to me. We later became friends again but she had a new friend group of older kids. They are known around our block to be rude,vandalize buildings, smoke, and more. She started to act like them and I had to cut her off. I personally don’t regret this decision because I know they are negative impacts and I hope she is now choosing better friends to be in her circle. My advice is to give it some time and think about it before you decide to quit.
Yes, sometimes quitting is the best thing one can do for themselves. I feel like I can vouch personally, being a person who has quit a few things, and quitting isn’t as bad as everyone else makes it out to be. There shouldn’t be any shame in ending a decision that frees someone from crippling pain.
Similar to the first few stories in the article, my decision to quit a sport that I played for many, many years was the best decision of my entire life, if I’m being completely honest. I played basketball since I was basically a toddler up until middle school, and It came as a complete shock to my mother when I told her I wanted to quit the sport. What she didn’t see was that I hated playing. The first two years might have been fun, but it gets tiresome when I saw that my mother only wanted me to do the sport in the first place because she did it herself. That was too much pressure for something I didn’t even like, so to much dismay from her, I quit. To this day I know she thinks I shouldn’t have quit, but quitting was the liberating last push that led me to a sport that I actually love. It’s a tortured decision if I’ve ever heard one. On one side, my Mom relied on me to keep the sport so she could live through me, but I also hated her fierce involvement in it.
Please don’t be like me and stay stuck in a decision that you feel terrible about. Your job isn’t to please others, it’s to make yourself happy.
I have quit things multiple times. One big thing I quit was playing on a baseball team. I quit because of a pretty petty reason which was because my “feet got too hot”. I made more of an impulsive decision because at that moment I didn’t want to play that sport. Now, though, I kind of regret this decision. I could have been playing two sports if I had progressed since the last time I played. I think my parents were ok with this choice though because they were ok with the decisions I made at that time. But I think if I had kept playing the sport, I’d probably be pretty good at it by now.
In my experience quitting is a part of life. At a multitude of points in people’s lives they must choose to quit or to continue. Quitting is never necessary however in some cases it is strongly suggested or encouraged. For example, many people have quit the habit of smoking tobacco products in order to maintain their health and prolong their life. On the other hand, many have chosen to continue this detrimental habit regardless of the repercussions. Another example is playing the exceedingly popular sport Football. This sport is notorious for causing life altering injuries, like paralysis and brain damage. People choose to play this sport because of its fast-paced nature or the possibilities of a career ignoring the damage it causes. In this situation like many other people must choose between insuring they well being or participating in something that brings them joy. I believe that quitting an activity should be well thought out, one must decide for themselves if the risk is worth the reward.
Quitting is a natural part of life, and I think everyone learns that on their own through their own experiences. For example, in the article, Veronica Chambers realized that quitting her job was the healthy thing that she needed to do. That doesn't mean that she's unable to follow through or make a commitment, because finding the courage to quit was actually really brave.
When I was younger, I tried out a lot of sports before I found what I loved. I did a few years of basketball and soccer, a couple seasons of lacrosse, a few summers on a swim team, and even a couple months of karate. I ended up quitting all of them, some because of the obvious reason that I didn't have the skill to make it very far, but then there were some that I had potential in that I just never clicked with. I finally figured out that my physical exercise wasn't meant to come from a sport when I found dance. Although at times I felt flighty, I realized that I needed to quit to find what I loved.
Over my life, I’ve quit an uncountable number of things. When I was little, I did swimming and soccer. I quit soccer (I cried after every practice, my parents saw it coming). Then I picked up ice skating in fourth grade. It was fun until I realized that I would have to participate in performances. That was the end of that. All I had left was swimming. I never really had any real connection to it, but I felt that I couldn’t stop because it was the only consistency I had. If I quit, then I wouldn’t have had any physical activities left. When I finally quit swimming, I didn’t miss it. It was nice to have more spare time. I wasn’t too fond of the fact that I no longer played any sports, but this vacancy motivated me to find something new. I decided to pursue what I realized I had enjoyed doing my entire life, rock climbing. I do not regret any of the activities I quit. What tends to happen is that when one thing’s gone, another one comes along to take its place. Sometimes it can take a lot of trial and error to find what’s right. It took me years to find a sport I was interested in. But in the end, quitting has got me to a place where I’m happy.
Quitting. It is something that gets a bad reputation, especially in the society we live in today. In the accomplishment- driven world that has become the norm, quitting is a sign of weakness and laziness. As someone who could never find ‘the right sport’ growing up, I have been associated as a quitter with many other negative connotations. Name any sport under the sun and I’ve probably tried it: from basketball, tennis, soccer, and lacrosse, just to name a few. The point is, I’ve heard all of the conceding excuses that others made for my lack of commitment to one thing. Looking back though, I see the real reason for quitting the things I did: there wasn’t ever passion behind what I was doing. Passion is an incredibly rare thing to find within one’s self and it is a completely healthy, and lucky in some cases, thing to follow. If this is true, how could quitting always be thought of as a bad thing when it could possibly turn into the best decision of one’s life? Of course, there are many other situations where passion and many other factors play into a healthy version of quitting, but the point is, quitting can be healthy and that needs to be portrayed and accepted more in the future.
I quit the school choir after I came to my current school because I felt I had no time for it. It was by no means a “Tortured Decision” or an “Impulsive Act”. Nobody cared, and I don’t regret it because it has not affected me for years now. I have never really quit or considered quitting any other activities. I don’t think quitting is usually worth it, though I quit choir for a dull reason. I try to complete a task in a medium time frame. I don’t rush to complete tasks but I wouldn’t say I procrastinate. The essays reinforced in my mind that quitting is quite the powerful action. I feel pressure in different doses depending on how much the task would matter to me and the pressure goes both ways. I would never judge another person for quitting and I’d tell them to carefully consider their choice.
Quitting isn't always a bad thing. I read many of the stories and in most cases, the quitters got something out of their decision. I don't know if this counts as quitting but In middle school, I had some toxic friendships in which I was continuously being used and walked all over. I thought the friendship they gave me was the whole world and I let it happen. I often would get and fights and say that's it we will never be friends again but a week later I would cave they would apologize and then I would accept but freshman year things were different. At my new high school, I met more people who were kinder and liked me for who I really was. I then quit/ended my old unhealthy relationships and within quitting those I now found an amazing group of friends that care about me for the right reasons. Quitting isn't always the easiest choice but in my case, it was the right choice.
There is one thing I remember quitting. I quit taking violin lessons. I quit because I wasn’t getting it and I wasn’t really good. My parents were a little upset because a year before I quit they bought me my own personal violin but they understood. I didn’t make the decision all alone though, my friend decided to quit with me because she didn’t like it either. While I don’t think it’s good to quit a lot of things I also think certain things are better to quit than to keep trying. I don’t really judge people for quitting things because I quit a lot things to. I hate to admit it but if something is a little too hard for me I just give up and quit. I would tell people that are wanting to quit is that if you keep trying you will eventually get it, don’t be like me and quit.
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2019 has taught me that it’s ok to “quit.” Of course you shouldn’t quit something you’re committed, but if it is hurting you, either emotionally or physically. It’s time to let go. People have many things on their plate, and sometimes it’s good to chop something off. It would help alleviate the stress and make them more happy.
When this year started, I saw myself chopping things off my plate. Ultimately if I tried to do everything, I wouldn’t have had time to focus on myself and the people around me. I joined two clubs, just to put it on paper, but I wouldn’t have ever given it time commitment it needed. So I quit. These decisions weren’t impulsive, I had thought about them. Wondering if I could still participate in them, but in the end I wouldn’t have been able to focus on the things important to me.
In the second essay, “I Quit New York,” the author was burning out and I saw myself burning out in the beginning of the year also. So I quit a few things. Quitting isn’t necessarily bad. Quitting can lead you in new directions that you wouldn’t have known if you stayed.
I have quit many things before. I quit piano because I wanted to play the clarinet in the band instead, and I quit soccer and swimming because they were taking up a lot of my time and I wasn’t enjoying it as much. After I quit, I never really thought or cared about what other people thought of me because it didn’t really matter. I made the choice that was right for me. A lot of times, it is really hard to quit, and for some, the fear of judgment can make it even harder. Quitting should not be seen as a bad thing because sometimes it is the best option and if done for the right reasons, people usually end up happier and healthier than they were before.
There are a lot of factors in deciding whether or not to quit something. In order to make the right choice, you have to weigh all the pros and cons and see if one overcomes the other. You also have the see how quitting could affect your future. You have to see if the decision you are making will be worth it in the long run and not a decision that will make your life better temporarily. You also have to think about your friends, family, and other people that are important to you. You have to see how your decision to quit something could also have an affect on them. One way to help you make a decision is to draw a chart keeping all these factors in mind. It is easier to make a decision when everything is drawn out in front of you because you could see all the factors and not have to remember them all in your head. You should also consult your family and friends whenever you make a decision about quitting. They can give you great advice on what to do and support you in whatever you choose. Overall, you have to decide all the outcomes and possibilities from your decision of quitting and see if it will ultimately have a positive or negative impact on your life.
Is quitting smoking a bad thing? Is quitting drinking healthy? Quitting, as the article mentions, has a bad reputation in society, especially in competition. But knowing when to quit due to the right circumstances, such as to not hurt yourself or others, is sometimes a sign of humbleness and maturity over pride. The idea that winners never quit, is an over-hyped argument that many uses as inspiration to “reach the finish line,” or achieve goals they have in mind. But what if that certain goal leads to harm others or even the person running the race?
I used to have a friend that was like a brother to me. We met at a very young age, and grew up together. We were always begging to go to each other’s houses, and never wanted to leave at the end of a playdate. We were friends throughout middle school, but then in 5th grade, when I switched schools to go the Masterman, things fell apart. He started hanging out with other people, and we stopped seeing each other. I remember feeling very left out, as he was always doing things with other people and never asking if we wanted to get together. I quit my friendship with him. After that, I felt liberated. I didn’t have this feeling of being left out looming over me anymore, and I began spending more time with friends that I really like. Quitting isn’t always a bad thing. It can free you from many bad situations. Now that I think about it, why does quitting have a bad rap? In many cases, it is a good thing!
is it ever the "right" or "healthy" thing to do? what a question. i shudder to think what would have happened to a loved one had she not quit an abusive marriage.
Over the years, I have quit various things: basketball, tennis, karate, and even a few friendships. For me, quitting these things was not an impulsive decision. In fact, I had been on the fence about them for quite a while. When I finally quit them, it was because I no longer enjoyed them and I found them to be stressful and more like a chore than something fun. I was not really worried about what others thought of my decision. Instead, I prioritized myself and my own opinions. I admit, there is a certain stigma around quitting. However, I believe quitting things allows you to be true to yourself and your abilities. Of course, you should push yourself to keep going and try not to quit, but if something isn’t for you, then it isn’t for you. Simple as that. You should not force yourself to continue doing something if you know it is not right for you. If you really feel like you have to quit, then do it. You know yourself best.
@Ridah Shaikh I've had similar experiences as you. I think you made a good point about not forcing yourself to endure something that you are certain is not for you. I enjoyed swim, until my competitive team just became too much for someone who is not planning on getting a swim scholarship to handle.
It’s nice to know yourself and be able to prioritize yourself (things that I am still learning to do). Many people look down on quitting, the stigma that you spoke about. I think you’re right, quitting isn’t about giving up on something, it’s about finding yourself and what is truly important to you.
@Ridah Shaikh I think it’s important to emphasize that we shouldn’t be doing things that no longer bring joy to our lives. When something you love starts to feel like a chore, all positive aspects you saw before go away. I’ve done a few sports throughout my life and ended up quitting all of them because they were too much to deal with. The negative connotation quitting gets isn’t what it deserves when quitting something can actually be beneficial to us. People who quit smoking are praised while those who quit jobs or sports are criticized. Each scenario is different and the idea of quitting should be too.
After reading this article and thinking quite a bit, I have a newfound respect for “quitters.” It definitely does not seem easy to quit. I have played piano since I was just 5 years old. At first I really liked but over the past four years, I have found myself liking it less and less. 2 years ago, my first piano teacher moved away and my mom was looking for a new one. She asked me if I wanted to continue practicing piano, but the truth was I had no real desire to. When I told my mom that she kind of seemed to dismiss it and kept on looking for a new teacher. My mom still regrets quitting the clarinet when she was younger, and says that she wishes she knew how to play an instrument. Although I get that my mom just wants me to be happy and to have no regrets, I feel like practicing piano might be having the opposite effect. Then again I also wonder if I quit whether or not I will even be happy, because a) I might feel like I am letting people down, and b) what if I end up missing the piano after wanting to quit it. So really “quitters” can be even stronger and braver than people that have not quit. “Quitting” should not be known as a bad thing, but as a thing that takes great boldness and bravery.
In my lifetime, I have quit various fields that I wished to not pursue any further. These include quitting various activities including, violin, flag football, and baseball. The main reason for quitting these certain subjects was really because I had lost interest in feeling better in putting time into something that I enjoy more (such as soccer or clarinet). In my opinion, I feel it was more or less a tortured decision as I had spent time in a conflicted state whether I would continue further or not. Ultimately, my decision was bound to take place and I had chosen to selectively leave a portion of activities. Following my decision, I didn’t receive any shock or anger from others, as they felt my decision was justified as I was attempting to put more into other hobbies. Now, 3 years later after the decision, I feel I had made the right choice. This is due to me feeling both better at my beloved activities and feeling less implied stress. So in retrospect, I feel quitting is a necessary ideal for humans to pursue, as long as it is for the more positive outcome.
I’ve quit a lot of things in my life. I’ve quit sports like soccer, cheerleading and basketball. I’ve quit things like eating spicy food and three meals a day. These decisions were mostly thoughts I’d had for a bit of time and I made the decision to stop them. It wasn’t torturous because they weren’t beneficial to my life. Others have had many opinions, but I never truly minded. After I quit, I either feel great, or I wait a while to see how big of an impact it truly has. I may go back or keep things the way they are. It’s my decision after all. I feel a little bit of pressure when completing a task. I usually finish things to a certain extent. If I want to quit a sport, I finish the season. When I want to leave a party or event, I wait until the end of the hour. When I think I can’t handle a full day, I wait until the end of the period to see if I can make it. My friends and family usually support me on the decisions I make, because they almost always trust in my ability to make them. I love that about them because it lets me know that I can always rely on them. My advice is: do what makes you happy. If what you are doing something that you truly want to quit, give t some time and make a decision.
I have quit something that later had an effect on me in life. When I was in fourth grade, my parents signed me up to a basketball program. While I was playing, I kept losing the ball, I never made a shot, and I was a terrible player. So, I quit and never showed up to any games. It was a good decision because it ended up causing an event which gave me the love of basketball. My mother understood me and saw how I was playing. My father wanted me to be engaged in sports. I felt good at that time because I did not want to embarrass myself anymore than I had done in those few games. The next year, I was playing basketball for fun and some kid challenged me to a one vs. one. The game was to twelve and I thought I had no chance of winning. But, I tried my hardest and ended up winning that game 12-11. That got me motivated to play more so I started practicing two hours a day at a local park. As soon as it was, I started swishing threes and landing jellies. I kept winning more and more. I was happy that I quit that program because a moment like my first win changed my love for basketball.
I have quit things before, and I’m not afraid to admit it. I think I made the right decision. First off, I’m talking about when I quit playing soccer as a little kid. I don’t exactly remember how old I was, but I think it was just before kindergarten. I had been signed up to play soccer. Nothing big, just a place where kids were taught the basics of soccer with kids who lived in the neighborhood. My parents signed me up as parents do and to be frankly honest, I didn't find soccer very fun. Sure, it was nice to chill out and get some fresh air, but at the same time, it wasn’t very interesting, at least to me, and I knew I wasn’t the best. I think it was a good idea for me to quit because if I didn’t like it, I think I could never truly enjoy playing the sport. My parents supported my decision to move on and now I play tennis, a sport I actually like. Funnily enough, soccer is my second or third favorite sport to watch, even though it is one of my least favorite to play.
This New York Times learning network article was probably one of my favorite articles I have read. It was very interesting to hear other people's stories about what they quit and their journey as they quit. Quitting something can be little like quitting smoking or can be big like moving to another country. I think quitting can be a good thing. I have never quit anything major. There have been multiple times when I felt like I have wanted to quit gymnastics. I remember coming home from practice the night before a competition and just being overwhelmed with how bad practice had been. I wanted to do so well that I would get so upset when I couldn't do a skill. I would tell my mom that I quit. Sometimes before a meet, I would lose half of my skills or lose a connection. I wouldn't want to compete a routine if I couldn't do one skill in it. When it came to quitting gymnastics my teammates were really helpful. They encouraged me to keep doing the sport even though it was really hard. I am very glad I didn’t quit gymnastics because I still love and enjoy the sport so much. I love traveling to the meets and getting to spend time with my gym friends. I think completing a task is important because you will feel good, although quitting a bad habit is also important.
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@Sophie I like how you say that quitting can become "a habit", which is bad because if you have committed to something, perhaps other people depend on you. Many people can have the habit of giving up due to laziness, though sometimes quitting can be the right choice if the pros outweigh the cons. I think that you made the right decision not to quit despite the reoccurring feeling to do so, because the it seems like the joy gymnastics has given you is greater than the fear it can create. But if something severely impacts you in a negative way, it is totally fine to quit.
I mean cmon' guys, who here can proudly say they've never quit something?? Quitting is a natural part of life, that's why there is nothing wrong with it. Sure, you shouldn't quit just because something is hard or difficult, but maybe the thing you are quitting just doesn't suit you. For example, I quit my piano lessons, why? Because I didn't like piano and wanted to try something different. So I quit and moved on to saxophone, which is my favorite instrument by far, (recommend if you agree). Anyways, there is no shame with quitting, unless you have valid reasons.
A few weeks ago, I quit a friendship because the other person was toxic, made me feel bad about myself, and were mean to my close friends. It was an impulsive act, but now that I look back I might have tortured myself over it if I had seen the signs. Others responded pretty well, they were mostly on my side, and had my back. Afterward, I didn’t have any regrets. I’m glad I cut them off, and I think it was the right thing to do.
Quitting isn’t something I usually put forth in doing. I did once and I feel this small hole in my body that still has faith and want in doing the sport I quit. I put forth a lot of effort, time, stamina to continue gymnastics for 8 years straight until I finally resigned to do more active sports such as soccer. I feel a little guilt in myself for doing that after the years and time I took to get better at it. I found out how things could really hit hard when right after I quit my friends today started, so now I have this feeling of worthiness for my mistake. It doesn’t always take quitting something in life because there’s usually another way to go that’s more convenient.
After reading the article I Quit New York, One thing really stood out to me that I can really relate too. “But after a decade or so, I started to burn out.” In a way, this statement the author tells us relates to me because I did start to bore gymnastics just like this author did with New York. The author wanted something new- like a new chance, so he tried something different just like me!
In general, I don’t think it is really necessary and right for people to quit. Yes in the moment it feels like the right thing to do, but later when you really take the time to think about what you did, it could hit you hard and come back at you just like what happened to me. No I always take the time to think about things before quitting and say “am I really doing the right thing?”
I think the ironic phrase “quitters never win and winners never quit” is taken the wrong way a lot. That phrase is most used for sports, to boost your confidence and help you get through whatever problems you’re dealing with. I definitely think quitting is the right choice for more than half of the time and giving up is certainly not a bad thing. Smoking. Abusive relationships. Self harm. These are all issues that people want to quit. So many good things can come from quitting something bad. You have more motivation, you’re less stressed, and you’re healthier, mentally and physically! Quitting the wrong things can also affect you and you need to make sure that your choice will make you and the people in your environment feel better.
In my lifetime, I have quit various fields that I wished to not pursue any further. These include quitting various activities including, violin, flag football, and baseball. The main reason for quitting these certain subjects was really because I had lost interest in feeling better in putting time into something that I enjoy more (such as soccer or clarinet). In my opinion, I feel it was more or less a tortured decision as I had spent time in a conflicted state whether I would continue further or not. Ultimately, my decision was bound to take place and I had chosen to selectively leave a portion of activities. Following my decision, I didn’t receive any shock or anger from others, as they felt my decision was justified as I was attempting to put more into other hobbies. Now, 3 years later after the decision, I feel I had made the right choice. This is due to me feeling both better at my beloved activities and feeling less implied stress. So in retrospect, I feel quitting is a necessary ideal for humans to pursue, as long as it is for the more positive outcome.
Quitting things is a natural part of going through life, and a really important aspect of it. You need to know when to quit something when it isn’t healthy for you, or what it demands from you, you cannot provide. It’s a good way of knowing your limits and restrictions. If you know you aren’t getting enjoyment out of said activity, then quit, why continue with something if you don’t gain at least some enjoyment out of it. Myself, I have quit plenty of things, mainly sports and hobbies that I no longer gain some enjoyment out of. When I started these activities I did gain enjoyment out of them, but as time when on that feeling started to fade, and as it dwindled to none, I quit because it did not make sense to continue on doing something I didn’t enjoy when I could be doing something I did enjoy.
I recently quit playing a game called four-square because I wanted to start playing basketball to get better at it. And the more I adapt to playing basketball, the better I’ll get at basketball. This was an impulsive act and my peers were shocked because I was so good at four-square. I felt nervous and uneasy because I knew I wasn’t the best at basketball, but I’ve started getting better because I’ve been practicing a lot. I have no regrets about this decision. In my opinion, quitting was the right thing to do because I have to participate in other activities and not just one. I learned people sometimes quit because others inspire them to do different things in the essays I read. This could possibly affect how I approach and consider the possibility of quitting in the future. The value I place on creating a task is excellence. I feel good and bad pressure to complete what I have started because I don’t know if I’ll finish or not, but I’ll be motivated to keep doing it to finish the task. My family told me quitting can be good and bad. This lesson is helpful because I’ll know the times I should quit and the times I shouldn’t quit. I’ll only judge others for quitting if it’s a bad reason to quit. But, the essays in this piece made me rethink the value and power of quitting. I would tell others quitting is a choice to only be made by you and your physical/mental beliefs, and it is not always bad to quit.
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I quit karate i did it for a long time but it got boring and it was not for me. I like to do activities but I don’t like to fight that is one of the reasons that I quit karate. In my opinion I think that it is ok to quit and that I would never judge someone for quitting. I would not do that because it is not right to judge someone for not wanting to do something that they probably don’t like. My advice for someone who is quitting something is to think about if you have been behind and if you don’t enjoy it also do you think that it has helped you in any way and if it has not then go ahead but try to dive it your best go and if it is still bad then quit. But if the reason that you want to quit is that you are lazy then don’t quit and make the most of it if it sucks push through that because the things that are hard in life are probably the best for you.
No, I have never really quit something before. I say this saying but it is by lance armstrong. Pain is temperary but quitting lasts forever. This means never give up on yourself. Always believe in yourself and don’t let anyone in front of you. I have seen lots of quitting. A big one is my brother goes to Saint Joe's prep and he quit playing football this year because he wanted to focus more on baseball. The football team won the league, city, and state championship this year. He said that he definitely regret quitting football. I have an urge to quit but I trust myself and i know it will pass. That is how I like to think about it.
Yes, I have quit a friendship before. I quit this friendship because I feel like my friend just cared about her opinions and not mine. I felt like my friend was so self-centered and wasn’t a real friend, so I decided to quit being friends with her because I didn’t see any point in continuing to do so either. I would have been so angry and disappointed the more I kept it to myself and didn’t come forward to my friend about it, so I decided to speak up and end the friendship. My friend didn’t care and I didn’t either, and honestly, I don’t regret it. I don’t ever judge anyone for quitting because I generally don’t judge people about anything. I just don’t really care, I guess. Some advice I would give to people if they’re thinking about quitting something is to just try it out for a little longer to see if your opinion changes, and also, to go to a trusted adult like your parent for some advice on it. If your perspective on it doesn’t change, then you can quit because you do have the right to do what makes you happy, as long as it doesn’t harm anyone else. As for friendships, I think you should first tell your friend what’s bothering you because they might not know. If you just shut them out, they might think that you’re ending the relationship with no good reason, and they might think you’re a bully, so you should tell them first. If they start to improve, then I think you should still be friends with them, but if nothing seems to improve, then end the relationship.
If someone is ever going to quit something it really comes down to how and why. If I was to give advice to someone about quitting, is that you should not make decisions when you’re angry, and you shouldn’t end things on a bad note when you don’t have to. If you are quitting a crummy job and you hate the people that your working with, of course you’ll want to leave. And it’s natural to want to yell at everyone, but rather not stoop down to their level, and don’t waste your energy on them. If you are pouring your energy into someone or something, or just spending time constantly hating and thinking about it, just leave. It’s a two way street. Respect for respect. Not respect then ask me for $20 kinda scenario. Sometimes you want to quit relationships, toxic relationships. This is a little bit more tricky especially if you already have an emotional attachment to this person. When you consider quitting anything, think about where you’ll be in the long run. And think about if you really would want this thing in your life.
I have not quit anything major but I have quit some little things that I do not regret. When I was three, I quit dance because I thought it was a waste of my time to get up at 8 am just to be there for two hours so I left. THen two years later, I was at my sisters dance recital and they had done a zombie dance so I was really scared but then I realized how fun it looked to be up there on stage dancing so I asked my mom to sign me up again and she did. I love dance to this day and right now I’m at my 8th year of dancing and I am very glad that I made the choice to come back again.
Jeremy Engle’s claim that its ok to quit rests upon the questionable assumption that quitting doesn't effect anyone els and that it is ok. I would argue that although there are situations where quitting is ok such as moving from the city to raise a family, but quitting commitments you made to a person or group of people is not ok. Yes you can quit for the right reasons but not when it negatively impacts the ones around you.
What advice would you give to others who are considering quitting something?
I think quitting something, whether it be a habit or relationship, is a lot easier when you can visualize exactly how it is affecting your life. What I mean by this is physically writing out/ drawing out a visual representation of how a certain action or person may be affecting your mood on a day to day basis. I was able to cut out certain people in my life that were poorly affecting my mood and recognize habits and activities that made me happy. I believe, when being able to pinpoint exactly what makes quitting something hard, it becomes much easier.
I think that the phrase “I Quit” is almost always affiliated with activities that are too much or too hard for the person to participate in. That the person just does not want to put in the extra effort. This lack of viewing it from another perspective has created a stigma around quitting. This stigma, now, makes it a lot harder for people to leave things that are unhealthy for them, which can be horrible for the individual in general. I have experienced this stigma and continue to still. This year, my senior year, I decided that I need to quit soccer after playing travel for 9 years. This was something that took a lot of courage because it not only effected myself, but it effected my family, my friends, and specifically my teammates. But the reason I did this was for my own health, and that’s where I think quitting is important. I had so much pent up anxiety about how much playing time I would get, or if I was fit enough. It eventually came to the point where u couldn’t think about anything else. I kept getting injured because I was worrying so much about other things for soccer. And those injuries added on to my stress and my worry. I was simply unhappy. And although I quit and you could technically deem me as a quitter, it was the best decision I had ever made for my mental and physical health. Yes, I understand that for many things in life we should stick it out and live on, but when it comes to a point where it’s unhealthy, I think it should be time to quit.
Yes, I recently quit choir because I didn’t find it to be fun anymore, in fact, it was actually in the way of doing my schoolwork. I usually use the time before school and after school to study or do schoolwork. I quit because I wanted to focus more on what’s I really care about and what’s important. My mom was a little shocked when I told her about it since I had been doing choir since fifth grade, but she respected my decision to do so. Afterwards, it was like a weight that was lifted off of my shoulders, and I have no regrets. I think that it was the right thing to do since I wasn’t really enjoying it anyway, and honestly, I was just doing it because my sister was doing it.
I have quit a friendship in my life. We were friends since we were four and we had always done stuff together. I slowly started to grow different interests but all my friend seemed to want to do was sit on me (he weighed twenty pounds more than me) and play a single player game while I watched him for 3 hours. Around 3rd grade, we kind of just fell apart. We didn’t have an argument or anything we just kind of stopped talking. I’m much happier now that I have friends with similar interests. I feel lots of pressure to complete something that I have started, because a lot of the time the same dilemma will come up again. For me, it’s easier to persevere then to deal with later consequences. I have definitely judged someone for quitting, and negatively. That’s just how I think, that you shouldn’t quit.
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Quitting is something that I don’t usually do but I have quit certain activities for various reasons. My old school was a private school and everyone had to play an instrument starting in third grade. I chose to play the violin and I played the violin through third, fourth, and fifth grade and in sixth grade I went to a new school. When I went to my new school, I stopped playing the violin because, to do so, I would have to be taken out of class so I wasn’t so interested in having to do that. I wasn’t interested in missing class, because I wasn’t too crazy about playing the violin, so that year I stopped playing the violin and started focusing on other activities that I was more interested in instead. Another time I quit an activity was when I was in fourth or fifth grade and decided to quit tennis. Even though I liked playing tennis I wasn’t interested in having more and longer lessons where I was playing. Even though I stopped taking lessons I still love to play tennis with friends at camp and family at home.
I have quit things before, but I immediately regret it afterwards. I am missing out on a bunch of opportunities if I do, and I have immediate regret after. I don’t think you should quit something because you aren’t good at it or if other people tell you to. If anything, you should prove them wrong. Get better at it and show them who’s boss. But in some cases, quitting is good, like in toxic friendships and relationships. If the thing you’re doing starts to affect your health mentally and physically then it’s okay to quit. If you aren’t getting anything good out of what you are doing, stop. And if you’re being affected in a negative way that harms you, that’s an even bigger reason to stop. So yes, there’s a time and place when quitting for the right reasons is OK.
I’ve actually quit on myself before. I’ve had rough times thought out my life my hardest was fresh,and year. Just coming out of 8th grade, I didn’t know any better. I had trouble staying focused and doing what had to be done, I ended up giving up on myself, my family and my track team but life is rough and you have to understand that quitting is not the answer. You learn from your mistakes no matter what your going through. Don’t give up on your self because failure is what makes us humans we start to learn the quality of certain things positive or not. A quick example I always tell I’ve been running track since freshman year it’s not easy for anyone to join a sport and just be the best I wasn’t, I knew I couldn’t win every race but that failure encouraged me to to get stronger, faster and do what I had to do to get the medal. There’s a message in everyone’s story and everyone is different embrace it before you quit. It always get better
I’ve quit a friendship before. I’ve been friends with this girl most of my life, but she never really felt like a true friend. I remember having some good times with her, but when I think back the bad times over power the good ones. She was the type of person who would walk all over me. She had no regards for anyone’s feelings but her own. Everything we did was always on her terms and whenever she was in the mood to hangout and have fun I would have to be there. Whenever she decided that she wasn’t in good mood and wouldn’t talk to me I just had to accept it. Finally, when I got old enough I realized how toxic she was and I wasn’t going to put up with up. I let her know that if she didn’t change her ways I was done and I guess she thought I was bluffing. I was done.
The claim that quitting is always a bad thing rests upon the questionable assumption that it comes as a result of a situation that you thought was too difficult or that you were just too lazy to complete, which is not entirely correct when considering quitting or ending something in all areas of life. Quitting does not have to be something negative as these essays show, these people quit something for the betterment of their lives and the choice allowed them to feel like they were not being held back anymore and helped them to be happier in the long run. In the future, I can now look at ending something for a good reason as something I’m doing for myself and my happiness as well as the people around me that it might affect. When deciding to quit or end something I will reflect on that decision and not allow quitting to only have a negative connotation in my mind from now on.
Many people hold the word “quitting” with a negative connotation as if it means that you’re giving up on something. Quitting in reality often times means that you’re moving on to better things in life and paving the road ahead to a better future. Quitters aren’t losers, quitters are people who people who decide to cut their losses and move on the something that offers a better way of life. However it is critical that one doesn’t get confused and group quitting and giving up together. Giving up means that you tried to something and it didn’t go your way so you leave it. Quitting means you tried your all but things failed to work out and now you decided to move on.
@Abdurrahman I have persistently said my entire life that I never quit, or give up, or give in. Often times the feeling of so badly yearning to quit stems from me not feeling happy about something anymore. I do my best to persevere and find the good in everything I pursue, but in the past year, I've found that drawing healthy boundaries and knowing when to quit is just as important as knowing when to keep going.
Your comment allowed me to remind myself that it's more than okay to quit and that I should always remove myself from something if it no longer sparks an interest or becomes unhealthy. And yes, sometimes it is extremely hard to know when to quit, especially if something you so dearly loved in the past grows to be a part of your life that you don't at all enjoy anymore. Quitting can at certain points in your life ensure the path of a better future, and not quitting can at certain points be harmful and restrictive.
I have quit many things in my life, but the most impactful of all of them was quitting on public school. I left my public school after the fourth grade as a result of the blatant inferiority of my town’s elementary school compared to the private ones further away. Part of this reason was due to the evident lack of funds that my school possessed, with one notable consequence of this being sharing workbooks with up to two other people. It was a tortured decision to leave my school because it had not been my decision in the long run to leave the school and I knew that I was likely never going to see my friends again. My teachers and friends thankfully understood why I was transferring schools and offered words of support to help guide me toward my new school. Afterward, I felt that I had made the right decision, especially after hearing that the dual-language program that I was a part of at my old school was taken away. Leaving my school helped me realize that quitting can also be a good thing in certain situations.
I used to play chess and I was good when I was young. I finished 37th in the kindergarden through first grade Grand Prix and as of 2017 I had a 1183 regular rating and a 1163 quick rating. I had a chess coach who gave me homework to memorize a lot of openings and the game wasn’t fun anymore. I decided to quit chess and I think that was a good decision because I am able to spend that time on things I enjoy more.
Completing a task is always a good feeling for me, I feel accomplished, and can look back on the experience of completing the task with satisfaction. Once a task is completed, I can reflect and be proud of all the hard work I put into it and reap the rewards of completing said task. Once I begin a task, I feel pressure to complete it to the best of my ability, this pressure is equal to the importance, in my mind, of the task I am trying to complete. However, quitting a task, can also be a very good feeling, but sometimes quitting can also be a feeling of complete defeat and submission. Some people in my life believe that quitting something, especially something that you have put a lot of effort into is a complete failure. Other people in my life believe that quitting a task that is not worth the effort required to complete it is a smart decision. Although I do not completely agree with either one of these opinions, I believe that which set of advice to follow depends on the context of the task I am trying to complete. (Continued in next comment)
I, like many others commenting on this topic, do not like the verb of quitting. It has a negative connotation of sounding harsh and impulsive, and calling someone a quitter only acts as a compliment to those recovering from drug addictions. For many of the examples others are giving, I believe that a better term to use instead of quitting is “to move on”. For example: I played soccer for about 10 years, but now I have moved on to participate in the technical side of theatre. Saying “I quit” can imply that the speaker did not give the activity a chance, whereas saying “I have moved on” implies that the speaker had a good run, and will continue to explore with something else.
I quit playing basketball competitively in sixth grade. The major reason I quit was because I made a terrible mistake that caused my team to drop out from semi finals. For the first 3 quarters, the scores were pretty even. In the fourth quarter, we were gaining an insurmountable lead but I accidentally gave the ball to the ref when checking the ball in. The ref was not supposed to give it back to me, so the other team got possession. After that, they steadily gained an advantage and eventually won. My mistake tore me up inside and I did not even want to look at a basketball after the incident. The next year when they were recruiting members for the team, I did not attend any meetings. My coach reached out to me and attempted to persuade me to join, but I told him how I no longer had a passion for the game. I believe I made the right decision because even if I joined, I would not have been as committed to the game as I used to be.
What value do you place on completing a task? Do you feel pressure — good or bad — to complete what you have started? What lessons about quitting have you received from your friends, family and school? Do you think these lessons are helpful?
Completing a task gives me a sense of gratitude and an understanding that I might have accomplished something very difficult. I feel pleasure despite the outcome of the task. I have received that the trying something that might be out of reach is worth not trying that task at all. Someone would rather say they tried at a task than quitting halfway or not trying at all. I do think that these lessons are helpful because they can inspire someone to try something that is out of their comfort zone and make them try and do something that they would not think of. This advice is meant to entourage someone to preserve through the difficult times. Just like the Japanese Shiatsu massage, it is extremely painful in the moment, but the next day it is worth it as they feel great.
In my life, I have quit quite a few things. However, one of my most profound experiences with quitting in my life so far has been how I quit a toxic and parasitical friendship. Throughout all of middle school my social life was intertwined with the influence of another boy, who, for the sake of anonymity will be referred to as John. Despite liking things that would often be considered "nerdy" such as video games, comics, and anime, (just like me) John was always incredibly popular and could flow from one group of kids to another like water. For a majority of middle school, I considered myself his friend, as we did a lot together. However, time passed, I noticed that while we would still have a good deal of fun when it was just us alone, John increasingly began treating me worse in public, escalating to the point where I was excluded from basically anything his circle of friends did. Coupled with the fact that my closest friends had been leaving my awful public school gradually through circumstance, this meant I increasingly relied on a friend who treated me like dirt scraped off his shoe. At the end of 8th grade, I was finished. I was going private for high school, so after a particularly bad incident when John rallied the entire grade into bullying one kid, I made my stand. After an incredibly minor scuffle where I attempted to escort the bullied student to his bus safely, I formally renounced John and his friendship. I quit being friends with him, and freed myself.
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In my life there have been occasions where I have quit something. One of these occasions was most recently in the spring when I decided to stop playing lacrosse. This was an impulsive decision based on a reaction to a previous practice. At this practice, none of my friends showed up and quite frankly the team was abysmal. I decided that it was in best interest to stop playing. My coach was disappointed but accepted my decisions. My teams were also disappointed but got over it quickly. I don't have many regrets about this decision because I do not think playing would have been much fun and the team was going to lose a lot of games. I do not consider myself a quitter and I value persistance, but I think this decision was the right choice and served my best interest.
I have quit things before, I used to be a 3 sport athlete but had to cut down to 2 sports due to time constraints. The decision to quit was definitely a tortured decision as i tried to do crew and run track even though the strain of both was horrible on body. When i did quit i felt bad, it was hard to leave behind teammates to further pursue one sport that i was taking more seriously. People at first were mad at me for quitting but quickly realized that this was the best choice for my health. In the end i do not regret my decision as i was able to focus more on crew and win more than i ever had before which is all i could have wanted.
What did you learn about the act of quitting from the essay you selected? What moments or quotes stood out to you? Do you think it will affect how you approach and consider the possibility of quitting in the future?
In “I Quit Cars” by Lauren Ferree, I earned of examples in which quitting was beneficial. While in the example of the author, who is quitting using cars, the effects are obviously beneficial, quitting can also have great results even if the decision to quit is not as clear-cut. As the author states, quitting may be a very difficult decision to be made, however often, its result is often "totally liberating". Sometimes, people take on activities or jobs that takes up too much of their personal life, causing stress. While these jobs are commonly a vital source of income, it is often healthier for ones mind to quit the job and find one that has less strain and is less harmful on ones life.
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The value I place on completing a task is entirely dependent on what it is. If it imperative that the task gets done, then I will do everything in my power to finish it to the best of my ability. If it is not urgent that it has to be done well and finished, I will put forth less effort and stress into doing it. I do feel a certain amount of pressure to finish tasks that I have started, but if the thing is less important then I won't work as hard. At a certain point finishing some tasks becomes more of an OCD problem than trying to finish it. The general ideas I receive from friends, family, and school are that quitting is the worst thing that you can do, and nobody should ever just give up. However, I have found that there are many situations where walking away is crucial to success. Moments when if I continued down a path it would be a lot of energy towards a dead end. These lessons prove to not be the best advice, but the trick is to figure out when to keep working and when to take a step back.
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If you have never quit something — a job, a friendship, a class — tell us why. Have you ever felt the urge to quit? What was it that made you continue these endeavors despite challenges and hardships?
Although I have surely felt the urge to quit for various reasons, I have never followed through with these intentions. I think about who I would be effecting when I make my considerations - the people that I would be disappointing. Most of the time, the fear of being a failure or upsetting others outweighs the problems I have with the current activity. Most of the time, these people are my parents and coaches/teachers, and occasionally a good friend or two that would actually care if I left. Another thing I do is let time heal, and wait for things to improve. Being young, I have not had that many moments to quit something meaningful, but nonetheless have yet to do so.
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Although I believe it is very important to try your hardest to finish a task, there are times when it would be much more beneficial to give up then to keep trying. Even when I have quit things in the past, I have at least made sure to quit when it is appropriate, as opposed to in the middle of a sports season, for example. There is some satisfaction is completing a task, but there is satisfaction is quitting a task when it becomes more detrimental than helpful. One lesson that I have learned from quitting is that if you quit something, you will eventually find something more enjoyable to do. There is no point in continuing a task just because you think that you have nothing better to do.
To someone who's considering quitting something, it's time to think. People are often drawn to quitting something, whether it be a class, a sport, or an instrument, when no immediate improvement is made. Their temporary failure at something seems to be enough to give it up altogether. Well, that may not be a productive or healthy decision. To properly decide whether or not to quit something, it is imperative to decipher the long term affects of what it is you're considering dropping, and if those long-term affects are worth the possible hurt you could experience while doing it. Speaking from someone who has dropped multiple sports and a few classes, life decisions are best made after an appropriate amount of time is spent deliberating on it. Make sure that what you are quitting is not something that could greatly benefit you in the future, or that you aren't sticking with something that will only stand in your way to success. In the end, of course, the choice is up to you, but be cautious for the reality of a situation rarely ever reveals its true nature until it is already past you.
Throughout my life, I would say that I have been a quitter. Mentally, I have developed a bad habit of wanting a consistent change in my life at all times, which has led me to quit many of the hobbies I have had. However, the most important thing I had ditched in my life is not an activity or a way to pass time, but I have quit caring what people think about me and my interests. I wouldn't say I am the most popular person or that I have popular interests. I don't like mainstream sports and I like odd music and card games. It used to get to me when people would insult me, my group of friends, or what I liked to do in my free time. It would hurt me when people said they didn't like me. It led me down a path where I made lots of decisions to get others to like me, which also meant I hid my true interests. After a while, I realized I wasn't being myself. I was acting differently because I wanted to be liked. I eventually quit those habits and I now lead a unique life where I don't care about the opinions of others. I have more confidence to be myself and I have found friends who respect me for who I am. While it isn't a traditional idea to quit, I feel like quitting caring about how others perceive me has led me down a better and happier life.
I have never judged others for quitting because we must be understanding. We may not know a person’s entire background and what he/she has been through and what caused them to quit. So, judging someone on quitting something, in my opinion, is not right to do. Some of these pieces show how people quit so that they can be happy. People quit because it may be harmful to them or it may benefit them so we cannot judge when we do not know the whole story of why someone quit something. So, quitting may not be so bad and should not be taught to think that it is bad because it can be helpful.
Quitting normally gets a bad connotation as being bad and an unhealthy habit. However, quitting is not always bad. For example, quitting a bad habit, such as procrastinating, eating unhealthy, or drugs and alcohol, can be beneficial to you and others around you. Another example of a time when quitting is good is if you participate in an activity that you don't like. If you do not like doing a certain sport or playing an instrument, then there is no point in doing it. If the activity is only going to waste your time while you do not enjoy it, then why do it? These examples disprove the common belief that quitting is always bad.
This article is interesting as the debate between quitting and not quitting something can sometimes be a difficult decision, one that I have had experience with. A couple of weeks ago, I quit playing soccer. It was a tortured act because I love soccer, and even now I always watch games on TV and cheer for my team. However, I have a degenerative knee disease that makes playing soccer, along with running in general, incredibly difficult. It was not a decision I made lightly because after several years of playing on the same club team I made strong bonds with my teammates. My parents, although not completely thrilled, understood that playing, at least for the moment, was far too difficult for me. I don’t have any regrets about the decision, however, and I think that it was the right thing for me to do in an unfortunate situation.
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Growing up in a family where everyone of my relatives was an athlete, straight A student, or at the top of their job, I learned at a young age that winners never quit and quitters never win. I’ve learned that no matter how hard something may be, you don’t give up, you keep going. However, unlike most of the relatives on my dads side of the family, I ended up quitting one sport in an effort to focus more on another sport. From around 3rd grade to 8th grade, I considered myself a two sport athlete, I played softball and I swam, and I was incredibly passionate about both sports. However as the summer of 8th grade approached, I realized I had to make a decision, if I wanted to excel more in one sport, I’d have to give up the other one. I ended up quitting softball after 8th grade in hopes of being more successful in my swim career, it was a hard goodbye and it was hard to believe that I would never pick up a softball competitively again. And while I miss playing softball every spring, going out to the backyard to play catch with my dad and brother, getting into arguments with the umps but always shaking their hands after the game, I know I made the right decision. I was able to focus on swimming and improve greatly in the sport and now I’m swimming on a national level team. While my “retirement” was hard for me to accept, I learned that sometimes quitting has more benefits than it does harms and people shouldn’t be ashamed about it.
Yes I have quit something in my life, but rather than quitting a sport or a club it’s the little things in life that I quit on— Homework, Studying, Workouts, ext. All my life the idea of “Finish What you start” has been drilled into my head by coaches, my parents, and teachers. Although many people say quitting is a way of giving up I see it as something that helps you discover what you as an individual would rather do. I see quitting as breaking free from something you do not want to do in order to purse something in which you do. Today many parents force their children into sports and force them to keep playing after losing a passion for it and if their is no room for quitting in life then everything becomes more job like and you cannot live you life to the fullest.
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I believe that phrases such as “winners never quit” typically apply more in sporting or competitive events, but when these phrases are taken out of those contexts, I do not believe they generally apply. When reading this article, the subject of relationships constantly. popped up in my mind. Even if a person has been in a relationship, romantic or not, for a long time with another person, I believe it is never too late to cut ties with someone for the better if the relationship truly cannot be reconciled. Modern lifespans are huge, thus I believe people need to be less fearful of ending something such as a relationship that is not working out despite having put a lot of time into it. If one ends something that is making one miserable, they still have the rest of their lives after quitting to find happiness to ultimately win at life.
I have quit many things before, but not for the reason that I was angry, sad, or forgetful. I usually will quit a project or a hobby just because of my lack of enthusiasm or motivation. If I have no motivation to do something, I’m not going to do it. Many important things, such as school or friendships, I don’t quit, mainly because I can’t or it is just not worth it to quit. I haven’t given up on school because I know it will determine my future, and that’s where my motivation comes from. I’ve quit other things however, one example being playing an instrument. I quit because I had no desire to play an instrument (I wasn’t good at it either). But don’t believe I will quit something because it gives me no entertainment, sometimes you just have to roll with the punches and will refuse to quit.
The word “quit” has a bad reputation. The reputation it has, makes it seem like you decided something was too hard so you just gave up. It makes it sound like you are a worse person if you are to quit something. I think that quitting can be the best thing in certain scenarios. If you are unhappy at a job, or not having fun in a sport, or doing anything that doesn’t leave you satisfied, I encourage you to quit. It might not be the best choice for everyone, but if it is the right choice, you’ll know.
I’ve quit many things in my life: softball, cello, flute, field hockey, choir, theater, and I’ll continue to do so throughout my life. I’m beyond grateful for having done these, but when I did quit, it was because I no longer felt joy in what I was doing; I dreaded going to a practice or rehearsal, or I knew there was something else that I’d enjoy more with my time. Had I not quit theater, I never would’ve been able to join my high school speech team, which is consistently the highlight of my week. I’ve gone to sectionals the past two years, and I placed third in state for group acting my freshman year. While I don’t agree with someone quitting because something became harder than anticipated, I believe that if they see a better opportunity for themselves elsewhere and they’re truly passionate about it, they should do what they can to achieve their goal, even if it means quitting something else. Constantly people get nagged over how they quit something and if they just stuck with it they could’ve been successful, I was asked this numerous times by my dad, who was in love with the cello despite the fact that I was in fourth grade and could only play Old McDonald. For people like Veronica Chambers, the work they’re in may leave them stuck, and if you’re constantly being put down by your peers, it’s unreasonable for someone to judge you for quitting. Thus, instead of focusing on what could’ve been, we should ask people why they quit and what their goals for the future are.
I believe that quitting certain things can be good if you have positive intentions. Letting something go or stopping a bad habit are good examples of positive situations where quitting is beneficial. A lot of the examples from the article are positive things that helped someone out in the long run. I struggle with walking away from things and would rather spend more time trying to find a different solution that simply quitting. This has sometimes caused a lot of setbacks in my life. A lot of things I could’ve walked away from weren’t always negative but caused a lot of wasted time and energy that could’ve been spent on more productive things.
I can say for myself, I’ve quit somethings and I’ve persevered through things that I honestly should’ve quit. Ranging from playing soccer at a young age and realizing I’m not athletic, to being in a history class and knowing I’m not retaining a word from the teacher. I’ve found myself persevering through most things I should quit and mostly it’s because of the stigma around quitting. Quitting is frowned upon in many realms of my life, so I’ve found my alternative: mentally quitting. By putting somethings on my mental block list, I’ve been able to avoid the judgmental tone of a friend by telling them I quit a class I didn’t like. By putting somethings on my mental block list, I’ve been able to persevere for the specific reason of saying I’ve been through it.
I think the worst thing I’ve been told after quitting is that I didn’t give it a chance, or I really didn’t give it a try; the reality of the situation is for most things that I do try, I end up hating because I wasn’t able to love it in a different setting from my persevered hate. Everyone has their reasons for quitting, never judge them for that, but give them respect for identifying that they didn’t feel fit to pursue what they were doing.
I have quit many things. So far I’ve quit every single sport I’ve picked up. But because of this, I’ve had so many more opportunities available that I would have never gotten the chance to pick up. I’ve gained an amazing job where everyone is so friendly and makes me feel at home. I’ve also gained an internship at a hospital recently. My goal is to become a doctor to help people that are suffering. This is an amazing opportunity that many people don’t get before going to college. This is an example of how quitting can act as a stepping stone to allow students to become more successful. But it’s not just sports, if someone quits friendships, drugs, etc. they can become a healthier person and happier person. and have a better chance to succeed at life.
I have quit many things throughout my life. There were times where I thought I could continue to do it and enjoy the activity, like going to martial art classes and doing cross country and track and field. But I realized that while I had fun doing those things, it took time away from other events and activities that meant a lot more to me. I have more time to focus on my education, my family and even my own health, all of which are very important to me. The one thing that I’m glad I’ve quit is my sleeping habit. I used to sleep somewhere between 4-6 hours a day during this past semester of my junior year and I’ve realized how much of an impact it had on me. I was more tired yes, but I felt like I was missing out on so much by not sleeping properly. I made it my goal to sleep earlier and get at least 7 hours of sleep and I’m really glad that I did because it is totally worth it.
There is nothing wrong with quitting, I think that if quitting helps you do something you really want to do or gives you the freedom you never had but always wanted, then you should go for it. My advice about quitting is that you should stop and thing about it. How does that activity, job or whatever it is make you feel? Is it something you want for yourself? And also think; what is it about this thing that makes you want to keep doing it?
In my opinion, quitting something that has a negative impact on yourself is a good idea, but don’t do it impulsively.
Being known as a “quitter” typically comes with a rather negative connotation, however, I believe if something is holding you back, there is no good reason to not quit. A couple months ago I was working as a hostess at a restaurant. I’ve been working since I turned 15 so I do have a good work ethic, however, at this job I was working until 10 o’clock at night on most school days. Then I had to come home, make myself dinner and do at least 2 hours of homework before I could even think of going to bed. I was staying up until 1 or 2am most nights! I started falling behind in classes because I couldn’t stay, and was missing assignments. I decided to quit that job and ended up getting a new job that works a lot better with my school schedule. Being in 3 AP classes, I think this was an important step for me to ensure that I could be successful in school while still making money to save for college, and get a healthy amount of sleep at night.
I have quit many things in the past, for the good. I played almost every sport, now I have narrowed it down just to one. There are many different types of quitting, it can be bad or good. It is bad in the sense that quitting something in the middle of a season or in the middle of a practice is bad. Quitting after a season is over, realizing the sport is not for you and not fun anymore, can be very good for you. If I kept playing all the sports that I used to, I’d be very miserable trying to keep up with school and such. You do not have to finish everything you start, because sometimes finishing is worse than quitting.
Yes, I have quit many things in my past. I’ve quit soccer, dance, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, violin, and flute. Oh, and I’ve quit piano twice. Many of there were impulsive acts, because I have a tendency to get bored with things very easily. The only sports the settled me down was lacrosse, which I have now been playing for 9 weeks. In instances like these, I do not believe that quitting is a bad thing. If it took me quitting 5 sports to find the one that I love, then I would say that was worth it. When it comes to more important things, such as friendships and relationships, I believe that people should give more effort before just deciding to quit. You can’t quit people like you quit sports, because unlike sports, people have feelings and often times it makes it a lot harder. I do not judge others for quitting, because I’m sure that everyone has their reasons, but I do advise people to try a bit more before they give up on something important so they don’t regret it.
I have quit a friendship before, and it was a hard decision. I had been friends with this girl for 4 years at my old school, and I thought we were best friends. We did everything together, and I hadn’t had such a long lasting friendship before, so I rolled with everything. I didn’t have any questions, I didn’t see any red flags, because I didn’t know I had to look for them.
It wasn’t until I left that school that I realized everything I had been put through. She was manipulative, boastful, and she didn’t do much for me. I realized that she wasn’t putting any effort into the relationship, and that the entire friendship was being carried by my endless support and sacrifice.
I went to visit her about two years after I left schools. I wanted it to feel like we had never been separated. But she felt slightly distant and I realized that the flame died out. After that, I haven’t talked to her.
I still feel tempted to reach out to her, but I remember that the cons outweigh the pros. If I continued to be her friend, I would’ve gone backwards to a time of insecurity and self doubt. I feel great now, liberated, because I have friendships where both of us are dedicating our energy.
I feel that sometimes quitting is good and at other times it isn’t because if you were to quit smoking or doing drugs then that would be the healthier decision since it is benefiting your health, but if you were to start a new sport or anything new but keep quitting because you aren’t good at it and you just give up then it isn’t always the best, you should keep trying and practicing to improve instead of giving up. I have quit many things in my life like soccer which I played for a while but didn’t enjoy and I also quit playing drums which I quit because I didn’t have time for it. I think that there is a big difference in quitting something because you are giving up than quitting because you aren’t interested anymore or you can’t do it anymore.
People commonly assume “quitting” is a bad thing, because it commonly means that someone quit from achieving a goal that they had. Most people don’t call it quitting if the goal has been met before. But many people overlook the basic fact that the goal could be quitting something else, and that quitting could be a positive thing sometimes. I read that Lauren Feree stopped using cars because they were worried about the environmental problems that were caused by them. This is a positive thing because quitting something for a good cause is doing a good deed, and not necessarily a thing to be ashamed of. Quitting is a neutral word that can be bad or good, or somewhere in between, but for some reason, many people don’t agree.
Like any search process, trial and error is common for discovering interests. The common phrase “You can’t knock it until you try it” I feel cancels out the idea that quitters never win. In order to find hobbies, sports, and even school majors you enjoy, like anything, it just might not work out. When trying out an idea you don’t enjoy, it is wrong to be expected to continue. If you don’t enjoy knitting, why would you not stop? I believe the same standard should be help for sports and activities. “You’ll never win if you quit”, but you will also never succeed if you do not enjoy what you’re doing.
I have quit multiple times in my life. Ranging from making a bracelet to ending a close friendship to musical instruments to my own precious life. When I quit something, it is usually for the better but depending on the situation, sometimes I can regret that decision or even go back to it. For example, when I had first enrolled in Masterman for 5th grade. Everything became ten times tougher. It wasn’t too bad at first but it came to the point where it was the first time I saw an F on my report card. It was for math. Seeing that F just made me want to cry and even asking myself why and how I was still there, still here. The same thing happened in 6th grade. I can’t recall completely how I managed to still be at Masterman but I am ever so grateful for my life and those who helped me along the way. am ashamed that I tried to end it all just because I was struggling for a period of time. However, quitting isn’t always a bad thing. People can quit smoking, a bad relationship, a bad job, or whatever they are not enjoying. I quit being friends with a girl in elementary school because she was a bad influence on me and was constantly getting us in trouble. I still have friends who are a bad influence on me to this day. But what’s important is you do what you think is best for your present and future self but you may want to get reassurance or other opinions from people who have been in the same situation as you or people you trust. Best of luck to whatever you are trying to quit!
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I have quit some things, like playing the flute. But I haven’t quit other things, like doing circus. I quit playing the flute because I stressed me out, didn’t make me happy, and got in the way of other things I needed to do. I think quitting things like that, things that don’t help you, just stress you out, is good, and quitting is only bad when it doesn’t affect you well. For example, I am part of a circus performance Youth Troupe that I have been part of for 5 years, and have never quit.
I have always been taught that quitters never win, and winners never quit. This advice has stuck with me because I when I have a goal I don’t stop until I achieve that goal. I think that it is ok to quit if you don’t want to achieve that thing anymore you have set, but if you want that thing then you shouldn’t quit you should work hard to get it. I don't quit something unless I’m really not passionate about that anymore. That is my mindset now and that is what it will always be.
I'm pretty sure everyone has quit something, whether it was a goal, an extracurricular activity, or a social scenario. But whether you should quit or not depends on the scenario. I quit basketball, because there are only 24 hours in a day and 7 days a week, and I did not feel like I had time to play and keep up with other extracurricular activities and school. The benefits and negative effects of quitting vary. If you quit smoking, that is great, because you are saving your lungs from fatal consequences. If you quit an oppressive job, or a profession that does not satisfy you, and find something more pleasurable, that is great too.
In general, I feel like you should complete a task, especially if you have commited to it and others rely on you. Before you quit something, you have to evaluate the pros and cons of quitting. Or you have to different things a chance. For example, you might not initially love playing the piano, but once you improve, you might enjoy it. Or, you know that you should not quit, because playing a musical instrument is good for your brain and focus, especially if you would be spending your time doing useless things anyway, like playing video games for hours. So quitting something does require a considerable amount of thought.
If I frown upon someone quitting, I remind myself that not everything is meant for everyone, therefore I should not judge that person. Unless they are just being lazy or hypocritical like not collaborating on a project.
Since a young age, I have been quitting things. I quit playing the violin, the piano, and very recently, I quit playing chess. I quit playing violin, because I was very bad at it. The piano is the same story. Chess on the other hand, I was good at. The problem was I couldn’t keep the attention span needed for a game of chess, and eventually gave up. Chess wasn’t my thing, but was my older brother’s thing. Quitting violin and piano were necessary. They took up unnecessary space in the house, and the sound was even worse. My parents and I didn’t think twice before selling the piano and the violin. It was required in a situation like mine. My parents were the ones pushing me to quit the piano and violin because they could tell that even with lessons, I wasn’t improving. Chess was a mixed decision. I knew it wasn’t my thing, and my parents knew it as well, but we were all slightly reluctant before we gave up. To this day, I still feel fine with what I did, and if the same decision came up now, I would do the same thing. I have zero regrets, and I think that quitting was the right thing to do.
I’ve quit many things in my life. I’ve quit playing lacrosse, running, and painting. I quit all of these things simply because I had found something else that made me happier and was more beneficial to me. For example, I quit lacrosse to start soccer, I quit painting to start pottery. I don’t regret anything I’ve ever quit. I’m happy right now and I’m afraid that if I hadn’t quit something in the past, it would change my present. It’s like the butterfly effect, you may have been pretty good at something but once you quit, it opened up doors for so many other activities and opportunities that made you happier. I believe that sometimes quitting is bad and sometimes it’s necessary. For example, if your involved in something that’s damaging to you and doesn’t help you in any way it may be the best decision to quit. If your doing something that you have an unhealthy relationship with, it may be difficult but you sometimes need to quit to be able to grow. Quitting can also be bad if it’s quitting at any sign of difficulty. If you’re learning how to do something that makes you happy, it might be difficult but sometimes you need to push through the tough times to get to the benefits.
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I think quitting does have a bad rap, but some things the stories say are true. Yes, if you don't enjoy doing something and are only doing it because you have to it's most likely the best idea to quit. Yet if you do enjoy something and are being pressured to quit, you shouldn't. If you love to do something then you should keep doing it- even when it may not be fun at some times, other times you may really enjoy it. But what should happen if you don't enjoy something but you know you really should do it? What about exercise? Academics? The things that keep you healthy? What should you do then? I find mainly that when you keep doing something you know you have to do, you can grow to like it more. No, you don't need to love the idea of exercise, but the more you do it, the easier it will get and the more you'll be able to tolerate it. Sometimes you need to do things you don't want to do. But this shouldn't get in the way of doing things you do like. Spending hours upon hours of studying for an exam isn't exactly healthy, but neither is spending the whole day binging your favorite TV show. It's a balance.
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Of course I have quit something, anyone who says they haven’t is lying to everyone, and worse, themselves. One of the biggest things I can remember quitting was the debate club at my school. I liked it until we got partnered up (on the first day). My partner was a kid who I soon grew to dislike. This especially grew when he started to skip some of the debate meetings. Then, when I skipped one, he blew up and flipped out. I decided that I wasn’t having fun anymore and that maybe this wasn’t the thing that I wanted to do. I think it was hard because I was kind of scared of the teacher running the debate club, and even more scared of what my parents would think. Then, when they didn’t actually care that much I was fine. The kid I was partnered with was angry with me, but I just ignored him. Afterwards I felt unbelievably happy, almost like a literal weight had been lifted off my shoulders. Even in retrospect I don’t regret my decision.
Right now I am considering quitting an instrument, but it’s hard, especially because I’m terrified of the instrument teacher and don’t want to let people down. My personal solution is to stick it out for as long as I can, and if it really gets so bad I can’t stand it, then I don’t have to do it, but if by the end of the year, I’ve had a change of heart, then it was for the better that I stuck it out. This is so far the best way I’ve found to quit and would honestly suggest it to anyone looking to quit something like a club.
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In my past I have quit many things. An example is chess. I quit because there was too much going on. I had too much homework and sports got in the way of chess anyway. In my last 2 tournaments I got first place, winning all my games and ending with a really good score. I don’t regret my decision because now I have more time for homework and hanging out with my friends.
From this article I learned that people quit things for a reason. You can’t just quit. To convince yourself you have to have a good reason to quit.
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I have quit something, it was a tortured decision but I thought it was the right thing to do so I wouldn't experience tons of stress. I've always felt the urge to quit a class in school or a friendship, but I never did. Instead, I persevered and never gave up as there were so many factors as to why I shouldn't quit. Like my passion, my parents, my friends, my personality that doesn't allow me to quit, and that I have to finish what I started. I'd withstand the hardships and challenges because other people can and have too. People suffer from many things like a shortage of food but still persevere and hope for better things. This makes me think of issues of people across the world compared to my issues and I think, why give up, people have it worse than you and you are the person who's going to give up, so don't give up until you tried everything. I learned that the act of quitting is usually bad as people think it's quitting your dreams or goals but quitting a job that makes you miserable is the best long term decision you can make for yourself. Certain circumstances can be toxic and quitting is a solution that can be helpful. If you don't enjoy something, but it doesn't make you miserable, you shouldn't quit unless you're able to find something better. Quitting bad habits is good like quitting smoking. Quitting shouldn't be something that is only has a negative connotation, it depends on the circumstances whether quitting is bad or good.
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Quitting can be one of the most empowering, liberating things you can do, but it can also be one of the most destructive. In some situations, it is brave and impressive to quit because you are being independent and self-aware. But, staying can sometimes be even braver, making sacrifices for the sake of finishing what you started is very mature. I really think it just depends on the situation and how much you are willing to give up in order to feel satisfied. However, quitting should seldom be shunned upon as it is in our society. When it comes to quitting, I think it is a very personal and personalized experience that one shouldn't prey upon and question.
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Quitting needs to be given context. When I first think of the word quitting, I give it a negative connotation because I think of it in terms of quitting a goal. In the article “I Quit: 21 Stories of People Who Walked Away,” it focuses on quitting things that never felt right in the first place, which I think everyone should be encouraged to do. I usually don’t quit anything I’m not forced to do because the only person I’m doing it for myself. When you are motivated by a boss, friend, or parent, the drive you have is not genuine. Sure, it may last but as soon as you realize you have been lying to yourself about enjoying a hobby, you will despise it. Some people want to take on new things, but end up not enjoying it later on or don’t think it’s right for them, so they have that right to quit. Most times it will make them a happier person and allow them to understand themselves more than they did previously. A common thread throughout this is your own happiness, which you should place above all when making the decision to quit or not. The reason I do not quit the goals I set for myself is because I have never regretted not completing something by my own will, and I know personally, that it will help to better myself as a person.
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It seems like quitting has always been something that has been looked down upon, some people make it sound like quitting is one of the worst things you can do. Even though so many people seem to dislike quitting, it could be healthy and beneficial to you. Life isn’t predictable, it changes all the time and you need to be able to change with it. If you dive into something thinking this is something you will enjoy and find out you don’t like it, don’t dive further. You shouldn’t be stuck doing something you despise just because someone tells you not to quit. Unless it’s something that will actually help you in the long run, quitting is always an option.
It seems like quitting has always been something that has been looked down upon, some people make it sound like quitting is one of the worst things you can do. Even though so many people seem to dislike quitting, it could be healthy and beneficial to you. Life isn’t predictable, it changes all the time and you need to be able to change with it. If you dive into something thinking this is something you will enjoy and find out you don’t like it, don’t dive further. You shouldn’t be stuck doing something you despise just because someone tells you not to quit. Unless it’s something that will help you in the long run, quitting is always an option.
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Sometimes quitting can be a good thing, like quitting smoking or drugs. Other times it can be a bad thing, like quitting a good habit or quitting school. I guess that it depends on what your definition of quitting means. People have many reasons for quitting. For example, if someone quits their job, s/he might quit because the pay was too low, or the environment wasn't good, etc. I feel that the meaning of quit is to stop doing something good. For that, I just have to say “Winners never quit, and quitters never win.” If you quit something good, you’ll never become a winner or the leader of something, and being a winner means that you did not quit doing something good. Winners don’t quit, and will never quit. If they do, then they are quitters. This saying has also been on the wall of my dojo, and it reminds me every time I go to practice to never quit anything that is good. But if it's something bad, then you should quit it.
It seems like quitting has always been something that has been looked down upon, some people make it sound like quitting is one of the worst things you can do. Even though so many people seem to dislike quitting, it could be healthy and beneficial to you. Life isn’t predictable, it changes all the time and you need to be able to change with it. If you dive into something thinking this is something you will enjoy and find out you don’t like it, don’t dive further. You shouldn’t be stuck doing something you despise just because someone tells you not to quit. Unless it’s something that will help you in the long run, quitting is always an option.
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I would say that quitting does get a bad rap and whenever someone says I quit, everybody automatically jumps to the worst conclusion. For example, if you smoke then it would be great to quit because of all of the negative consequences on your body. Quitting can free you up to do something that you really love. On the other side of this, you shouldn’t just quit an activity after doing it for a week. You might take some time to really learn what it is all about and this might be a really great thing. I think that at the end of the day, quitting can be really great but it can also be kind of negative. Like most other things, it has its ups and downs but people usually only think about the downs.
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There are many different scenarios of quitting, whether you are quitting something like drugs, or simply deciding whether or not to stop doing an extracurricular activity. The advice that I would like to share, though, is for someone who is doing something for someone else, even though they do not want to.
My advice is to ask yourself why you are doing this. Are you doing it because it pleases your parents, or because you want to do it yourself. If you do it for someone else, try something else, or maybe even move on. You see, quitting isn’t a cowardly thing to do. Quitting just means that you are ready to move on in your life. It is a brave thing to do, because you are going to start again from scratch, and will rise up to do something bigger. So if you are doing an activity that you are being forced to do, please quit. Life is to short for you to spend it doing everything for other people.
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My advice to people who are thinking about quitting things, just make sure you know what you’re doing because from personal experience I've quit a lot of art classes and mostly because I really didn’t like them but others I quit because school was really stressing me out and I really didn't want to worry about extracurricular things. So as long as you understand the consequences of this choice you can quit whatever you want just know you can never truly go back on that choice.
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@Joseph Chen I completely agree with this advice. This year I quit volleyball due to the time commitment associated with it, and it has had both positive effects and negative ones that I did not even imagine. This being said however, I believe that if you do quit something there is always the opportunity for a second chance with it as omg as you put in enough effort and time. From my experience, I have learned that doors are never permanently closed; just yesterday for example, my old coach invited me to play with the team I quit for this summer.
Of course, I have quit something before. Sometimes quitting things can be very healthy. For example, if you quit smoking that is very good for your health. Recently, I stopped going to dance class. I quit because lots of times I was too tired to go to dance class. I kind of regret quitting because it was a lot of fun, but at the same time, I feel like I wouldn't have time for it. If I ever quit something, I usually have a good reason for it. Sometimes I just quit things out of laziness but I try not to.
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@Grace Moan I agree. Sometimes, quitting is needed and can actually help you.
I quit about half of the things that I try, but I honestly like that. It makes it so that I’m free to do what I really like instead of getting bogged down in some fake version of my life where I enjoyed” whatever activity I was doing. One thing that the essay I read taught me was that it is much easier to quit than you expect as long as you focus on quitting. This was inspirational. I’m definitely going to remember it the next time I need to say I quit.
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I’ve never thought that quitting was bad. Most of the time, kids quit because their parents made them try an instrument/hobby that they don’t like, or they just don’t have time. I think that quitting might actually be good because then you can learn what you like and what you dislike. If you persevere something you don’t like, you’ll never have the chance to do what you enjoy because as you grow older you won’t have the time.
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I somewhat value completing tasks. I believe that if you start giving up on small tasks such as reading the last five pages of a chapter that your teacher assigned you to read, then you will eventually start not completing bigger tasks like completing an essay or studying for a big test. It is almost like how people say that thieves start off pickpocketing and they eventually work their way up to bank heists. Or you could compare it to just missing a day of practice for a sport. You may end up quitting altogether. You always start somewhere or in this case, you always quit somewhere.
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I’ve been doing gymnastics for 7 years now and I surprisingly haven’t quit. When I was younger it used to be the highlight of my day and I really enjoyed it. Now that I’m almost level 5, it doesn’t really make me excited anymore. Now I don’t want to go to practice every day and on top of that now that I’m older, I have a lot more homework. I have felt like quitting many times this year because it is a lot to handle physically and mentally and doing new skills has become so much more scary than it used to be. I continue to do gymnastics because I overall really do enjoy it. I’ve made so many close friends and I’ve made so many unbelievable memories. I just trust myself that I will do the skill and that everything will be fine.
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@Jayden Vance I can really relate to your experiences with gymnastics as I have been an ice skater for almost 12 years and as I have gotten older, I have faced many challenges balancing it with school, other extracurriculars, and social activities. There are some days that are harder than others and I have contemplated quitting before, but my love for the sport, the life lessons it has taught me about managing my time and to persevere no matter what, and the experiences it has provided me with kept me from doing so. I think when we follow our passions we inevitably reach obstacles, but the benefits of moving forward outweigh the benefits of quitting.
@Jayden Vance I can definitely relate to your situation, but instead of gymnastics it is with softball. I have practiced hard everyday since I was about 7 years old. Years of hard work just to quit because I had developed a foot disorder when I was 12. I used to love the sport so much that I couldn't wait to go to practices and see my friends on the team. I also think that it is very easy to like something that you are good at. I had natural talent but I took a year off and came back and I was terrible. I have tried to take time and get better but it was so hard, I definitely impulsively quit and I regret that every time I get on the field. I would definitely make sure that it is 100% the thing you want to do before you do it.
I have quit every sport I have ever tried. For most of them, I haven't quit because it was too hard, I quit because I didn't enjoy playing the sport. I normally just didn't want to go because I felt that it was a waste of time and I didn't get anything out of it. It was never a hard decision, I just said I wanted to quit, and never went again.
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@John Ritsko
That's how I've felt every single time I've quit something. It's never been to hard to participate in, it's just hard to get myself to participate in it.
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The advice I will other if they are going to quit something is that it is good only if it brings benefits to you. If it’s the right thing to do, like quitting a toxic relationship or a bad job. Don’t just quit something because others say you should. If it’s something good, are happy With it and you like it then don’t quit. Don’t get peer pressured to quit on a dream for example because it sounds stupid.
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Although the act of quitting things can get a bad rap, those who oppose quitting of any kind fail to realize that there are times when a certain activity or behavior has become more detrimental to one’s character than it is beneficial. One of the most important lessons to learn in my opinion is the lesson of moderation. If an activity has begun to take up more of your energy than expected, in an unwanted way; I feel it is important to learn your limitations and decide for yourself when enough is enough. In some cases, a large influx of stress or anxiety in your everyday life behavior could be a sign that quitting the activity responsible for the new anxiety. Overall you are the one in charge of yourself and if you don’t want to quit, then you shouldn’t. If new undesirable emotions arise due to the implications of a new activity or behavior, I feel it is important to put your mental health first, but that’s just my personal opinion.
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@Ryan F
I think you have a good personal opinion.
@Ryan F I agree, if you feel quitting is what would be best for you then you should make the decision that benefits your mental health the most.
Everyone is a quitter. That doesn’t mean it has to have a negative connotation. Yes, completing a task is important. Yes, staying productive is important, and yes, quitting can result in growth.
Whether your uncle quit smoking or brother quit biting his nails, a level of growth remains present. Everyone should learn to feel content quitting an activity, habit, or relationship that does not benefit them in any way. Learn from each experience and don’t feel guilty quitting every once in a while.
I agree with Cameron Carling claim that quitting New York was a good idea because his life was overwhelming with having a child and a small house in a busy city. I usually don’t like to quit things, but if it gets overwhelming or It overtakes my happiness, I think that is the right time to quit. However, if it is a sport or something new you are trying, I strongly believe that you should try your hardest, push through and complete that task. Don’t quit right away. It is a bad habit to get into.
Quitting sometimes is a person’s only option. Two years ago I suffered a concussion during a fall soccer game and was not allowed to play for three months. I fell far behind in school and became trapped in a pessimistic outlook that my situation would not improve. My recovery was long and just when it seemed as though I was close to normal I received another concussion in the early spring, delivered by a ball to my face. I was frustrated-hopeless even. After slogging through another long recovery, junior year came around and I was really looking forward to a fresh start when another set of injuries hit me hard. This time I got my concussion from a kick to the face and a bodyslam to the turf. I had been a captain of my soccer team for eight consecutive years until these three devastating concussions in the span of a year and a half forced me to quit playing. I felt miserable and defeated. It was from the requests of the doctors, coaches, and parents that I should stop playing if I want to have a properly functioning brain. Sometimes you enjoy something so much that the idea of quitting it seems irrational. Quitting soccer for me has some parallels to a drug addiction. The user does not want to quit because they believe it is good for them to continue, it takes support from other people to quit. This upcoming spring will be the first time I am not playing soccer. While I wish this wasn’t the case I have learned that quitting can be vital for continuing on and recovering.
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I think quitting can be a healthy decision. I have quit many things in my life. Sometimes out of sheer laziness, but sometimes it can be the right decision. When not quitting becomes unhealthy, it stops you from growing as a person. Sometimes you just need to leave a person or a job in order to become yourself. Life changes and you need to change with it and when you stick with something it can be bad for you. I also tend to quit tasks a lot because I just don’t feel like doing it, so this justifies my own decisions. I tends to come naturally for me, so I have to force myself to complete a task.
I emphasize the importance of completing a task. I believe that once I begin to do something, I must try to finish it as soon as possible. When I leave tasks to be done later or another day, I tend to perform better on them. However, if I prolong doing a task for a week or more, I usually perform worse on that task. I usually feel a bad pressure when completing a task. For example, if I am studying for a math test my parents pressure me to do well on it. I have learned that sometimes quitting is an excellent option. A family friend of mine attended the Air Force Academy and wanted to major in aeronautical engineering but he couldn't stand it. He was worried for a moment but decided to quit for another major and was much happier after that decision. I think this lesson is helpful because it means that you should never be content doing something that you don't enjoy. You want to live the rest of your life doing something or working somewhere where you are never bored by your task.
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@John C Thanks for sharing, John!
I have judged others before quitting. For example, friends of mine have quit the track and field or cross country team, thus causing me to judge them. I did not judge them solely because they quit the team, but because they had a lot of potential. I felt as if they were quitting because it was too hard, despite their natural talent or potential. The “I Quit My Job After a Particularly Good Beach Day,” made me rethink the power and value of quitting, and how truly life-changing it can be. I have judged others for quitting before, but I fail to look at it from their perspective. This essay made me realize that certain situations may be toxic or unhealthy for people to stay in. In the essay, chambers made the correct decision in quitting her job, thus leading to a new and improved part of her life. Quitting can be the easy way out of a difficult situation, but at times it is necessary and the right choice.
Throughout my life I’ve quit various sports and activities mainly due to the fact that I didn’t enjoy them. One activity that comes to mind with the idea of quitting is hockey. I played hockey for eight years and gradually stopped enjoying it as time went on. The early morning games and the late-night practice started to get to me. I also found that as hockey became more competitive, I enjoyed it less. My family was supportive of my decision to quit as my parents wouldn’t have to deal with driving me to practices and games. Afterwards I felt a lot happier as a had a lot more free time on my hands to do other activities. In retrospect I think my decision was the right thing to as I was a lot happier after I quit.
Quitting is one of the hardest things anyone can do. I know first hand that quitting a sport or a job takes a tremendous amount of courage. From very early on, I played ice hockey. It was something that many of my cousins and friends also played. When I was 12, I felt simply burnt out, and after breaking my hand I decided to quit. I was coming to an age where hockey would start to take up a substantial amount of time after school, and I had enough. Initially, I was not sure if it was the right decision. However, almost 4 years later, I still have mixed emotions on whether it was the correct decision to quit. After quitting hockey, I started to play lacrosse as they are somewhat similar sports. Lacrosse is something that has helped me create many new friends and memories. By quitting hockey, the door of lacrosse had opened. However, by quitting hockey, I gave up playing my favorite sport and pass time. I believe there are many advantages and disadvantages to quitting something.
I think there is a lot of value in completing a task. It shows that you are committed and that you have the ability to persevere even if something is hard. It shows others that you are not someone that gives up easily. I feel pressure to complete what I have started because I don't want to let anyone down. If I have started something, there will usually be people, including myself, that are expecting me to finish what I have started and I do not want to let them down. I often hear that quitting is bad from my friends, family, and school, but I have learned that it is okay in some circumstances. I have learned that it is okay to quit something that does not benefit anyone or that is harmful to anyone. I think the lessons I learn from others are helpful because they are based on their past experiences. Someone might tell me not to quit because they quit something in the past and regretted it.
For those who want to quit something, I would first tell them to weigh the positive and negative consequences of their actions. What good will quitting do for you? For example, if you are quitting something that requires a commitment, how large are the responsibilities you are being relieved of? Is the relief worth any benefits you use from what you're quitting? (e.g. loss of income, stability) They also need to consider who their quitting might harm. For example, when Veronica Chambers quit her job, she likely considered whether she and her husband could support their family without her current stable income. If they could not, they and their daughter might have suffered. Lastly, they should also consider how hard quitting their chosen activity would be. Depending on what stage they are at, the effort to quit might be more than the effort to finish whatever they are doing.
I think that this article is interesting and relevant as it is something that relates to every person in some way. Personally, reading this article reminds me of a decision that I made last year to quit the club soccer team that I had been on for two years. I made the decision rather impulsively, out of a desire to have more time to hang out with friends and try new things. My team mates were all surprised by my choice, as I was a very active participator in the team and one of the best players. Many of them asked me to come back, and although I considered it I figured it was too late to tell my parents that I had changed my mind. Although I now have much more time on my hands and have picked up a new sport that I enjoy, I constantly think about what would have happened if I had stayed, and greatly regret my decision. In retrospect, I don't think that quitting was the right decision, and that I should have considered my choice more carefully.
I vividly recall when I was in third grade, and I was rejoiced to quit my county lacrosse team. Two weeks into my third year of the sport I was absolutely sure I was not enjoying myself on the team, and I made clear to my parents how I would like to immediately quit the team. There were several practices where we, as third graders, were set to practice for two hours early on Saturday morning in the freezing rain. Also, we rarely won a game and the kids on the team universally acted as if they were destined to play lacrosse and football both professionally as adults. As a third-grader on an average sports team, I expected to merely have fun and enjoy the social and competitive aspects of the sport. My lacrosse team, however, was practically void of fun, and five years later I clearly remember the day I walked through my front door, threw my gloves to the ground, and cried out to my parents of my inclination to quit. Furthermore, the coaches were perhaps the worst aspect of the team. To an onlooker of one of our practices unaware of our young age, one must have thought these coaches were training the most successful lacrosse team in the world. With these qualms in my young mind, I decided I had nothing to lose from leaving the team, and I did so.
Having experienced many situations in my life dealing with the concept of quitting, I never judge others for quitting something in their life. This is because you never know what may be going on someone's life. If you can find a better life past whatever you are going through currently, I encourage you to search for new opportunities and develop different aspects of yourself. I believe that quitting allows people to benefit yourself by creating new paths in life for yourself. Even though i understand quitting something can be an extremely difficult decision in your life, it allows you pursue varying activities in life.
These stories and essays shown in this article convey to me the importance of quitting. Many of them portray a story in which they are able to release certain pressure or difficulty of current situations in their life. By quitting, they are able to pursue a dream that they may have not been allowed to complete with their previous life. Quitting can hold a significant value in our life, but it is our job to see how we can use this to our benefit.
One of the only things I have ever quit has probably been the wrestling team. While I enjoyed the sport and had started to win some matches, My back would constantly be in pain after practice, but I thought I could push through. after a few weeks of this pain, I finally asked my parents what they thought I should do, and they said I should think about it and go to the doctors. After our school's winter break, I decided that I should stop wrestling and focus on healing my back. I think that after the time I spent on break, calling my choice a "Tortured decision" sounds appropriate. while my coach was not very happy about my decision, my parents were very supportive of my choice, which made quitting the team much easier on my conscience. While at first I felt slightly guilty about quitting the team, I now feel much better about my choice, as quitting the team has benefitted my long-term health. The only regret I have about my choice is that I miss the team culture, as we had a lot of fun at practices and matches. In retrospect, I think that quitting the team was the right thing to do, even if the immediate repercussions were not favorable, the long term impact has benefitted me greatly, as I have been able to focus on healing my back.
When I was younger, I quit baseball. It was the end of the season and I realized that I no longer enjoyed playing. I decided at that moment that I no longer wanted to play baseball and just did not join next season. Others felt that the choice I made was up to me and it was right if I felt it was the correct decision. I felt it was the right decision and have no regrets because I join the swim team as a result and enjoy swimming more than I did baseball. I do not believe that quitting is okay, and that you should finish what you started before deciding to not do it anymore.
In middle school I had a friendship with another girl in my class. She was knowledgeable and interesting and I was ready to learn. I quit that friendship when she left the school. It was somewhat of an impulsive decision in the action, but the thought tortured me a lot. I had found out that she had faked how interesting her life was. She pretended to have a little brother and a "hacking box" and plenty of other facts about herself. I decided that it wasn't worth keeping this relationship. People who knew both of us agreed with me. They had actually came to the same conclusion earlier and easier than I had. I felt a bit freer after quitting. I regret not trying to salvage the relationship a bit, but I think ultimately it was the right thing for me to do.
I do not judge others for quitting because sometimes, in the right circumstances it is the most beneficial thing to do for yourself and those around you. For example, this could be seen when people are overwhelmed and have too much to do. This could lead to someone doing an ok job in many different fields but not great in any. While this is acceptable for some people, others may not want this and in this circumstance, quitting would be the best option because for many people, doing well in a few things is better than not doing well in many things. This very situation could also affect this person's attitude and hurt others around them. A person who overexerts themselves may become dependent on others or take their anger out on them. Completing a task which you have set out on is very important, but doing it well is even more important. A person who has agreed to complete a task should feel pressure to complete the task but they should not do it to an extent to where it affects other tasks. This is an unhealthy behavior and needs to stop. Therefore, it is important to complete tasks but not to the point where it hurts your other activities.
One thing that I've quit in my life was baseball which was a "tortured decision" made slowly over time. I was extremely bad at it but my dad still made me do it because I wasn't very involved in other sports at the time. I thought he would be angry at my decision but ultimately he accepted it and I felt very free afterwards. My father's reaction to this surprised me but it lead to me having no regrets about my decision and I believe that quitting was the right thing to do. I decided to read the essay "I Quit My Job After a Particularly Good Beach Day" by Veronica Chambers which taught me that quitting something can be spontaneous but still brought on by a moment of focus and self reflection. When Veronica states "Lying on the beautiful beach that weekend, I knew that if I did not decide, right there, it would be another year before I could find the courage to quit that job" it put into words the sudden feeling of wanting to quit as well as the knowledge of only having one opportunity to do so. I believe that this quote will help me consider the possibility of quitting in the future because it helped me realize that there are often only a few chances to quit something and so you must take those chances when you can. I always feel a good kind of pressure to finish what I've started which is why I often judge others harshly for quitting. However, this article and the essays included in it have made me realize that it sometimes takes more courage to quit something than finish it.
About a couple of weeks ago I quit piano. Originally I had the motivation to pursue the piano. My interest in the instrument started off in church. After service I started to play with the keys and I fell in love with how it sounded. I begged my mom to buy me a keyboard and since it was around the time of Christmas, that is what I got for a gift. After I got the keyboard, I set it up and I started to play. Because I couldn't find a teacher, I looked to you tube and I started my lessons there. As I continued playing I began to feel like I wasn't ever going to be able to figuring this instrument out. So I just stopped playing and I let the keyboard sit in my room. I felt disappointed in myself. I didn't want to be a quitter especially if that quitting wasted three hundred and fifty dollars. But all that emotion was overrun by the feeling of helplessness. A few days passed and My family took me and my cousins to a different church. During this service there was a pianist who was amazing. He made me fall in love with piano and I came back home that same day and played until the night. Although it was only for a couple of days I regret quitting because it represented incapability of sticking to something that I was passionate about. However, I am still proud I was able to get the motivation to keep on going. Because I am not really open about playing the piano people didn't really notice I stopped but now I am proud to say some people have complemented the way I played.
One thing that I have quit was boy scouts. From first grade until seventh I had always participated in either cub scouts or boy scouts. However, when sixth grade started, I had switched packs and my new one was neither as fun nor as organized as my earlier one. After two years of being in this new pack, I decided to quit and left boy scouts forever. It was a decision long in the making for me because I had become less interested in scouting as the years went on. I regret making this decision because finishing boy scouts is a great accomplishment to do but I could not continue the way that it was.
The article about quitting a job on the beach taught me that quitting can be a sudden decision, and not a choice carefully contemplated for a long time like mine. It is amazing to think that that day at the beach changed the woman's life. It is quite an inspiring story. Although this was a sudden decision, I do recommend that for anyone considering quitting something that you do think through your choice for at least a week or so just so you can make inevitable it is the best course of action to fit your own needs.
Personally, this is an intriguing article for me due to the relevance it has in my life right now. I’ve played club volleyball over the last six years of my life and I am currently being encouraged to quit by my family. It is my senior year of high school and when I go off to college I will not participate in any form of the sport. For this reason, my parents find it silly for me to keep playing, especially because my playing time has diminished this year. I now have the choice to walk away from what seemed to be my whole life over the last six years and move on to a more mature lifestyle with my life centered around a job. No matter what I decide, I will let someone down. I will either leave the friends I have made through my time at the club or continue to make my parents pay hundreds of dollars for the next few months. It seems that there is no correct decision I can make. I’ll be sure to keep this article in mind while making my upcoming decision on what path to pursue.
@William Schwegel
Hey bagel, what’s up dude. One time in middle school I really wanted to quit band, the teacher wouldn’t let me after sixth grade, seventh grade came around and I was still bad. I played the saxophone, it was sick. I realized I should quit when there was actual band homework and that everyone else was better at the saxophone then me. I used to sit in band practice and pretend to play. The teacher would make me do a solo and I couldn’t and she embarrassed me a lot in front of everybody. I got a concussion in seventh grade so I got to skip band, it felt like I let go of the elephant weighing down on me, then I had to go back, but guess what, I said “no thanks” and I didn’t tell my parents I quit. They were ok with it. The teacher proceeded to tell me I was one of the best and that I should not quit and plan to play in highschool, that’s when I knew that she had a problem. Sometimes you have to cut out the phony’s. My point is, in most decisions one makes, one party’s will disagree and you have to deal with it, I agree with your decision bagel, have a good one brother.
As a teen, I have quit many sports and even a few jobs. At some point you have to move on to bigger and better things. Finding something you’re passionate about at a young age is extremely important for your adult self. Sometimes that passion continues into adulthood, and sometimes it doesn’t.
Quitting can open doors that would have never been if you hadn’t moved on. Quitting is a good thing if you are motivated to replace your job/sport/e.t.c. With something that makes you happier.
If someone was thinking about quitting something, I would give them my opinion. If one of my friends came up to me and said he was gonna quite vaping, I'd be all for that. But if one of my other friends came up to me and said that he wanted to quit wearing shoes, I wouldn’t be onboard with that idea. If someone wants to quit something that will help their well-being, then thats great. But if it gets to a point when they quit meaningless things, then its not worth my time judging and/or supporting them.
I wouldn’t say I judge people who quit; but like everyone else I may have my opinions, hearing the background stories as to why these people quit gives me more understanding. I think people are mistaken to think that quitting is a bad thing because it overlook the sense of power it gives back to an individual. In these narratives it seems at first the felt trapped in a lifestyle they did not want to be in. Quitting gave them the ability to do and live how they wanted to, not how others wanted them to live. They broke out of their sad habits or lifestyles and the two words “I quit” gave them back their freedom.
Quitting isn’t always as bad as some make it out to be. There are times where we must reevaluate ourselves and where we wanna go, and what might help us get there. I had to quit being friends with someone I had known for about 3 years. Someone who I thought would be there when I needed a shoulder to cry on or just someone to be near. I soon realized that my friendship with them wasn’t how I kept telling myself it was. I was blinded by the potential I saw in them rather than who they truly were. I now realize that it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Although I do miss them from time to time, I knew it was for the best. I wished them the best with everything and will continue to care for them, despite not being close friends with them.
Throughout my life I have learned that nobody truly knows your personal circumstances, which is why I would not judge a person for quitting something. Through the given essays in this article, they describe a person “quitting” something for the greater good. This greater good could’ve been for their children, their happiness, mental health, etcetera- and we cannot blame them for that. These stories have not provided me with a revelation, yet they have added more support towards the idea that quitting is not always a bad thing. It is unfortunate that the words “I quit” have such a negative connotation due to the norm that quitters are losers, when in fact this is not true.
In life, it is always best to focus on ourselves when we need to, to get our priorities and mental health straight so we avoid burnout, and this is also why many people quit things. So no, I will not judge somebody for quitting if they’re doing it for their happiness.
My sophomore year in High School, I decided to get a job at a grocery store, and I am not even being dramatic it was the worst thing I had lived through in my life. I was the youngest employee and worked with a bunch of older ladies who nagged all day about their back and feet problems. I was forced to do all the hard work and even though I was a cashier, somehow every shift I was in the back loading boxes. After all the gross calluses I had gotten for 8.50 an hour I decided this job made me depressed and I needed to quit. I simply walked into my manager’s office and lied and told him my mom was forcing me to quit. My mom then picked me up and yelled at me for quitting. But I just tuned out her yelling and smiled. Finally I was free from that evil grocery store. I now have zero calluses and zero regrets.